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Primary schools in Herefordshire

All 89 primary schools in Herefordshire.

89 schools in Herefordshire

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  1. Walford Nursery & Primary School

    Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SA · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 27 offers made

    Met the standard at 1184%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.9%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    182
    Pupils per teacher
    34.1
    View school Walford Nursery & Primary School
  2. Eastnor Parochial Primary School

    Ledbury, HR8 1RA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Herefordshire average.

    16 first choices, 15 offers made

    Met the standard at 1177%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    95
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Eastnor Parochial Primary School
  3. St Francis Xavier's Primary School

    Hereford, HR1 1DT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    40 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1181%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    215
    Pupils per teacher
    24.2
    View school St Francis Xavier's Primary School
  4. Holmer CofE Academy

    Hereford, HR4 9RX · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    60 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1175%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    417
    Pupils per teacher
    22.4
    View school Holmer CofE Academy
  5. Pembridge CofE Primary School

    Leominster, HR6 9EA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Herefordshire average.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    80
    Pupils per teacher
    17.5
    View school Pembridge CofE Primary School
  6. St James' Church of England Primary School

    Hereford, HR1 2QN · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England

    Results above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    31 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1169%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.5%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    219
    Pupils per teacher
    25.3
    View school St James' Church of England Primary School
  7. St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn

    Hereford, HR4 8HR · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 11100%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    76
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
  8. St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

    Hereford, HR1 2DY · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    24 first choices, 28 offers made

    Met the standard at 1182%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    231
    Pupils per teacher
    22.2
    View school St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
  9. Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School

    Hereford, HR2 6PN · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    6 first choices, 6 offers made

    Met the standard at 1189%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    49
    Pupils per teacher
    12.6
    View school Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
  10. Wigmore Primary School

    Leominster, HR6 9UN · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average.

    16 first choices, 16 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    169
    Pupils per teacher
    22.1
    View school Wigmore Primary School
  11. Kingsland CofE School

    Leominster, HR6 9QN · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    19 first choices, 19 offers made

    Met the standard at 1176%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.8%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    155
    Pupils per teacher
    21.7
    View school Kingsland CofE School
  12. St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery

    Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5AW · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    29 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1171%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    183
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery
  13. Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School

    Leominster, HR6 0HQ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Herefordshire average.

    13 first choices, 13 offers made

    Met the standard at 11100%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    91
    Pupils per teacher
    19.8
    View school Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School
  14. Pencombe CofE Primary School

    Bromyard, HR7 4SH · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    8 first choices, 8 offers made

    Met the standard at 1182%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    61
    Pupils per teacher
    10.3
    View school Pencombe CofE Primary School
  15. Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School

    Hereford, HR4 7LT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    18 first choices, 16 offers made

    Met the standard at 1156%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.2%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    84
    Pupils per teacher
    16.1
    View school Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
  16. Ashperton Primary Academy

    Ledbury, HR8 2SE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    30 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.5%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    202
    Pupils per teacher
    24.6
    View school Ashperton Primary Academy
  17. Orleton CofE Primary School

    Ludlow, SY8 4HQ · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results above the Herefordshire average.

    22 first choices, 22 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    175
    Pupils per teacher
    22.0
    View school Orleton CofE Primary School
  18. Longtown Community Primary School

    Hereford, HR2 0LE · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    5 first choices, 5 offers made

    Met the standard at 11100%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.5%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    48
    Pupils per teacher
    14.1
    View school Longtown Community Primary School
  19. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School

    Hereford, HR2 0PT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Herefordshire average.

    9 first choices, 9 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    63
    Pupils per teacher
    13.7
    View school Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
  20. Much Marcle CofE Primary School

    Ledbury, HR8 2LY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    17 first choices, 17 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    90
    Pupils per teacher
    16.1
    View school Much Marcle CofE Primary School
  21. Whitchurch CofE Primary School

    Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    14 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1155%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.1%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    127
    Pupils per teacher
    14.8
    View school Whitchurch CofE Primary School
  22. Clifford Primary School

    Clifford, HR3 5HA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Herefordshire average.

    11 first choices, 10 offers made

    Met the standard at 1194%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.9%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    101
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Clifford Primary School
  23. Burghill Community Academy

    Hereford, HR4 7RP · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Herefordshire average.

    15 first choices, 15 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    123
    Pupils per teacher
    21.6
    View school Burghill Community Academy
  24. Wellington Primary School and Nursery

    Hereford, HR4 8AZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Herefordshire average, low absence.

    10 first choices, 11 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Herefordshire 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Herefordshire 4.9%
    Pupils
    67
    Pupils per teacher
    21.6
    View school Wellington Primary School and Nursery
The big picture

How Herefordshire's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Herefordshire 63%England 62%Westfield School: 0%The Brookfield School: 0%Blackmarston School: 0%The Steiner Academy Hereford: 4%Withington Primary School: 21%Bridstow CofE Primary School: 22%Peterchurch Primary School: 29%St Mary's CofE Primary School: 31%Broadlands Primary School: 38%Lea CofE Primary School: 38%Almeley Primary School: 44%Gorsley Goffs Primary School: 44%Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery: 45%Cradley CofE Primary School: 47%Kington Primary School: 50%Shobdon Primary School: 50%Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School: 50%Canon Pyon CofE Academy: 50%Lord Scudamore Primary Academy: 53%Whitchurch CofE Primary School: 55%Leominster Primary School: 55%Ewyas Harold Primary School: 56%Garway Primary School: 56%Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School: 56%Riverside Primary School: 58%St Mary's CofE Primary School: 59%Our Lady's RC Primary School: 60%Ashperton Primary Academy: 60%Burghill Community Academy: 60%Mordiford CofE Primary School: 60%Pembridge CofE Primary School: 60%Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School: 61%Trinity Primary School: 62%St Paul's CofE Primary School: 63%Marden Primary Academy: 63%Wellington Primary School and Nursery: 63%Ledbury Primary School: 64%Clehonger CofE Primary School: 64%Much Birch CofE Primary School: 64%Sutton Primary Academy: 64%Llangrove CE Academy: 64%Lugwardine Primary Academy: 65%Ashfield Park Primary School: 67%King's Caple Primary Academy: 67%Burley Gate CofE Primary School: 67%Much Marcle CofE Primary School: 67%Brockhampton Primary School: 68%Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School: 69%St James' Church of England Primary School: 69%Orleton CofE Primary School: 70%Hampton Dene Primary School: 71%Bosbury CofE Primary School: 71%St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery: 71%Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School: 71%Weobley Primary School: 72%Luston Primary School: 73%Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy: 73%Holmer CofE Academy: 75%Goodrich CofE Primary School: 75%Marlbrook Primary School: 75%Kingsland CofE School: 76%Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School: 77%Eastnor Parochial Primary School: 77%St Peter's Primary School: 77%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 78%Bredenbury Primary School: 78%Eardisley CofE Primary School: 79%Madley Primary School: 80%Michaelchurch Escley Primary School: 80%Stoke Prior Primary School: 80%St Francis Xavier's Primary School: 81%Pencombe CofE Primary School: 82%St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy: 82%St Weonard's Academy: 83%Walford Nursery & Primary School: 84%Wigmore Primary School: 87%Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School: 89%St Martin's Primary School: 89%Clifford Primary School: 94%Longtown Community Primary School: 100%Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School: 100%St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn: 100%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Herefordshire

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Herefordshire average 5.0%Kingsland CofE School: 2.8%Stoke Prior Primary School: 2.8%Walford Nursery & Primary School: 2.9%Whitchurch CofE Primary School: 3.1%Llangrove CE Academy: 3.1%Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School: 3.2%Sutton Primary Academy: 3.2%Holmer CofE Academy: 3.2%Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School: 3.3%Marden Primary Academy: 3.3%St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery: 3.4%St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn: 3.4%Bredenbury Primary School: 3.4%Longtown Community Primary School: 3.5%Ashperton Primary Academy: 3.5%St James' Church of England Primary School: 3.5%Gorsley Goffs Primary School: 3.6%Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy: 3.6%Canon Pyon CofE Academy: 3.6%Mordiford CofE Primary School: 3.6%Wellington Primary School and Nursery: 3.7%Ewyas Harold Primary School: 3.8%Garway Primary School: 3.8%Much Birch CofE Primary School: 3.8%St Francis Xavier's Primary School: 3.8%Pencombe CofE Primary School: 3.8%St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy: 3.8%Much Marcle CofE Primary School: 3.8%Ashfield Park Primary School: 4.1%Wigmore Primary School: 4.1%Trinity Primary School: 4.2%Madley Primary School: 4.2%Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School: 4.2%Riverside Primary School: 4.2%Burghill Community Academy: 4.2%Almeley Primary School: 4.3%Hampton Dene Primary School: 4.3%St Paul's CofE Primary School: 4.3%Eastnor Parochial Primary School: 4.3%St Mary's CofE Primary School: 4.4%Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School: 4.4%Withington Primary School: 4.5%Our Lady's RC Primary School: 4.5%Peterchurch Primary School: 4.6%Orleton CofE Primary School: 4.6%Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School: 4.6%Lord Scudamore Primary Academy: 4.8%Brockhampton Primary School: 4.8%St Peter's Primary School: 4.8%Clifford Primary School: 4.9%Kington Primary School: 4.9%St Mary's CofE Primary School: 5%Bridstow CofE Primary School: 5%Burley Gate CofE Primary School: 5%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 5.1%Pembridge CofE Primary School: 5.1%Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School: 5.2%Lugwardine Primary Academy: 5.2%Michaelchurch Escley Primary School: 5.3%Weobley Primary School: 5.3%Bosbury CofE Primary School: 5.3%Eardisley CofE Primary School: 5.3%Clehonger CofE Primary School: 5.4%Shobdon Primary School: 5.5%Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School: 5.6%Cradley CofE Primary School: 5.7%Marlbrook Primary School: 5.9%Blackmarston School: 5.9%Luston Primary School: 6.1%Ledbury Primary School: 6.2%Lea CofE Primary School: 6.2%Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School: 6.4%St Martin's Primary School: 6.4%Leominster Primary School: 6.6%Goodrich CofE Primary School: 7%Broadlands Primary School: 7.4%Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery: 7.5%King's Caple Primary Academy: 7.5%The Steiner Academy Hereford: 8%Westfield School: 9.8%The Brookfield School: 16.6%St Weonard's Academy: 16.7%0%5%10%15%20%
Primary schools in Herefordshire

Ofsted grades in Herefordshire

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 31 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 6 of 58
  • Good: 50 of 58
  • Requires improvement: 2 of 58
  • Inadequate: 0 of 58
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Herefordshire

  1. Some are faith schools.

    41 of the 89 primary schools in Herefordshire have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    51 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

    Show schools with a nursery
  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Herefordshire, explained

There are 89 primary schools in Herefordshire, teaching 15,194 children. 45 are run by the council and 36 are academies or free schools. Among them are 6 special and 7 independent schools.

97% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 6 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

63.0% of pupils in Herefordshire met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 0% to 100%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

19.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,884 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 11.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Herefordshire?
There are 89 primary schools in Herefordshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Herefordshire?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Herefordshire on Eduscope are Walford Nursery & Primary School, Eastnor Parochial Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Herefordshire?
Herefordshire has 6 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 50 are rated Good, meaning 97% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Herefordshire ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Herefordshire perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Herefordshire, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Herefordshire primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Herefordshire is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Herefordshire?
When choosing a primary school in Herefordshire, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 89 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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