School Catchments and House Prices in Bidford-on-Avon
In the Bidford-on-Avon area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Bidford-on-Avon area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 1 school Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
How the Bidford-on-Avon school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £360,000 and a detached home averages £625,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Bidford-on-Avon area
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What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Bidford-on-Avon numbers
The schools families ask about here are Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School, Alcester Academy and Alcester Grammar School. 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Bidford-on-Avon to Stratford-upon-Avon takes about 15 to 20 min by car.
By price, Bidford-on-Avon ranks 10 of the 27 Warwickshire locations we cover, at £360,000 against a county average of £340,741. Band D council tax here is £2,543, against an average of £2,367 across the county locations we cover.
How Bidford-on-Avon scores for different buyers
Bidford-on-Avon is a large, historic riverside town on the River Avon with period and newer housing.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Bidford-on-Avon property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | A good primary in the town, the Alcester Academy secondary catchment (and Alcester Grammar accessible by the 11-plus), the riverside and Big Meadow for family life, and everyday amenities, a practical family town, subject to the flood checks on a riverside home. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | The river, the walks, the riverside pubs, the everyday shops and the level, walkable areas make Bidford appealing to downsize to, period cottages and bungalows a natural fit, though avoid the lowest-lying riverside plots if flood risk is a worry. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | More affordable than the grand market towns, with flats and smaller homes (often £180,000 to £270,000) offering realistic ways into a characterful riverside town, a genuinely accessible option, with good advice on any flood-affected home. |
| Retirees | ★★★☆☆ | The riverside setting, the walks and the everyday amenities suit retirees well; the main caveats are the car dependence (no station), the flood risk on the lowest-lying homes, and that the nearest full A&E is a drive to Warwick or Worcester. |
| Upsizers | ★★★☆☆ | Larger detached and riverside houses (often £450,000 to £700,000) offer space and a river setting at better value than the premium towns, a good option, provided the flood position on a riverside plot is checked with care. |
Families & first-time buyers
People wanting a riverside setting and better value within reach of Stratford, Evesham and Alcester, with a good primary and the Alcester Academy catchment, happy to drive, given there is no station.
Downsizers & retirees
People drawn to the river, the walks, the riverside pubs and the everyday amenities, period cottages and bungalows a natural fit, subject to careful flood checks on the lowest-lying homes.
Riverside buyers
People who love the Avon setting, the bridge, the Big Meadow and the water, and are willing to do the flood, insurance and lending homework a riverside home needs.
Bidford-on-Avon is known locally for The medieval Avon bridge, and Ragley Hall. Bidford's fine medieval, Grade I-listed multi-arched stone bridge over the River Avon is one of the historic crossings of the Warwickshire Avon and the town's enduring landmark.
Practical detail for Bidford-on-Avon: the B50 postcode district, none in the town, nearest Stratford-upon-Avon (~7 miles) & Evesham (~7 miles, Cotswold Line to London Paddington) and nearest A and E is Warwick Hospital or Worcestershire Royal (~16 miles), Bidford has no A&E; verify with NHS.
Bidford-on-Avon at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Alcester Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Alcester Grammar School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
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Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Warwickshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £36,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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