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Schools in Ross-on-Wye

A town in Herefordshire

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 1,815 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ross-on-Wye at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Ross-on-Wye's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries83 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths44%Attainment 8 46.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary25%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ross-on-Wye

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Ross-on-Wye primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ross-on-Wye

3 mainstream schools in Ross-on-Wye, best first

Ashfield Park Primary School

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

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

20 first choices, 20 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
246
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Ashfield Park Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Ross-on-Wye

1 mainstream schools in Ross-on-Wye, best first

Nurseries in Ross-on-Wye

4 in Ross-on-Wye, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Ross-on-Wye

1 in Ross-on-Wye, by the school's Eduscope score

The map

Every school in Ross-on-Wye, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Ashfield Park Primary School, GoodBrampton Abbotts CofE Primary School, GoodSt Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery, GoodJohn Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, Good in every areaRoss Preschool Playgroup, GoodSpring Gate Nursery School, Needs attention in 6 areasAbacus 2000 Nursery SchoolSt Joseph's Nursery
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Ross-on-Wye school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Ross-on-Wye's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Ross-on-Wye by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Ross-on-Wye vs England

How good are Ross-on-Wye's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ross-on-Wye

Ross-on-WyeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    44%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    25%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Ross-on-Wye in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
44% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ross-on-Wye has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

25% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ross-on-Wye's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ross-on-Wye25%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Ross-on-Wye

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Ross-on-Wye?

Ross-on-Wye has 8 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Ross-on-Wye?

The highest-ranked schools in Ross-on-Wye on Eduscope are St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery, Ashfield Park Primary School, John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Ross-on-Wye are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Ross-on-Wye hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ross-on-Wye perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ross-on-Wye, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ross-on-Wye?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ross-on-Wye is 17.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ross-on-Wye schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ross-on-Wye is 16.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ross-on-Wye?

There are 1,815 pupils enrolled across schools in Ross-on-Wye, with 541 in primary and 1,274 in secondary. 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Ross-on-Wye?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Ross-on-Wye by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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