Almeley Primary School
Hereford, HR3 6LH · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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63rd of 72 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score, 78 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 3,495 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Almeley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Almeley Primary School
Overview
Almeley Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive community" where pupils feel they belong and are safe. While attendance, behaviour, and early years provision meet the expected standard, the report identifies that teaching effectiveness is inconsistent and pupil achievement in core subjects remains too low.
Strengths
- Attendance is "typically high" with "very low persistent absence," supported by strategic leadership and a focus on ensuring pupils feel they belong.
- Behaviour is "positive," creating a "calm, orderly environment" where pupils manage emotions well through a restorative practice policy.
- The early years provide a "positive start," with children settling quickly and staff delivering "high-quality interactions" that develop language and vocabulary.
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders quickly identifying barriers and implementing precise support plans, resulting in disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs accessing help early.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils showing "high levels of respect" and benefiting from meaningful pupil leadership and diverse enrichment opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils develop "secure foundational knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics" to address current gaps in achievement.
- Teachers need to consistently use assessment to identify misconceptions and adjust teaching, as they currently do not check understanding well enough when teaching new content.
- Staff must adapt tasks according to pupils’ starting points to ensure appropriate challenge, and early years activities require clearer learning purposes and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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