Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School
Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7FX · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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47th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 1,567 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School
Overview
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and live up to the value of ‘happiness’. The school provides an ambitious curriculum and strong support for reading, ensuring most children reach expected standards by Year 3. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning across some subjects and gaps in leadership capacity require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘friendly and courteous’, behave well, and feel safe, knowing there is ‘always a trusted adult to turn to’.
- Reading provision is excellent, with a well-matched phonics scheme and effective support helping pupils, including those with SEND, to become ‘confident and fluent’.
- The curriculum is ‘typically well-sequenced’ in subjects like mathematics and French, ensuring appropriate content for split-year groups.
- Absence rates have ‘significantly improved’ to be much closer to the national average following targeted support for families.
- Pupils benefit from numerous enrichment opportunities, including a local film festival and links with a college in Uganda.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils in the same year group receive the same curriculum provision to prevent ‘gaps in some pupils’ learning’.
- The school should explore federation opportunities to maximise leadership capacity, ensuring leaders have a ‘clearer understanding of the strengths and relative weaknesses in subjects’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff described as ‘vigilant’ and a culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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