Astwood Bank First School

Astwood Bank Primary School was opened in 1877 as an all-age school serving the village of Astwood Bank. In the subsequent hundred years the school underwent a number of changes culminating in its redevelopment as a First School during the 1970s, when the three-tier system of education was introduced in Redditch. Today, the school catchment includes the villages of Astwood Bank and Cookhill. During the last 10 years, the number of pupils attending the school from outside the catchment area has risen to its present level of 60% of our total intake. In 2010 it was judged outstanding by Ofsted and we currently support effective practice in Worcestershire. The school has always been an integral part of the village community and strong links have existed for a number of years with the neighbouring Church and a variety of village groups. Since September 2001 the school has been constantly updated. The main block now houses nine classrooms and an enclosed outdoor learning area