Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is a voluntary controlled school serving families in Worcester and the wider Worcestershire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 5 to 10. It currently has 43 pupils on roll with space for 60, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 25 April 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.