Burghill Community Academy
Hereford, HR4 7RP · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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29th 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 the 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burghill Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in art clubs and attend workshops with local artists.
Getting in
The published school roll is 123 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the local artist workshops integrated into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Burghill Community Academy
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at Burghill Community Academy, where staff forge “great working relationships” and provide “high-quality care.” The school is described as a “happy and purposeful place” where pupils are “confident, polite and articulate,” with personal development rated as “exceptional.”
Strengths
- Reading is a “very high priority,” with a “structured phonics programme” ensuring pupils learn to read “quickly and fluently.”
- The curriculum is “planned carefully,” allowing pupils to engage in a “good range of activities” and learn how historians work alongside gaining knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “progress well through the full curriculum” thanks to “detailed guidance” for staff.
- Behaviour is managed effectively, with rewards acting as “good motivators” so that “consequences are rarely needed.”
- Pupils benefit from an “extensive range of opportunities” to develop talents, including residential visits and diverse sporting activities.
Areas to improve
- Staff should ensure they have the expertise to extend activities so that pupils who grasp knowledge quickly are given the opportunity to “deepen their understanding.”
- The school should help pupils commit learning to their “long-term memory” in some foundation subjects, as successful recall is currently “more variable.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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