Burley Gate CofE Primary School
Hereford, HR1 3QR · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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30th 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 — 6.6/10 against 3,597 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Burley Gate CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Spotlight Club, participate in dance, cricket, and football, and access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Burley Gate CofE Primary School
Overview
Burley Gate C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, growing school" where pupils feel safe and enjoy their time. The report highlights a "calm and purposeful" environment with high expectations for behaviour and work, noting that pupils are "well prepared for the next stage in their education."
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with a "structured phonics programme" ensuring pupils "quickly become fluent readers."
- The school has "carefully planned an ambitious curriculum" that builds logically on prior knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and "follow the full curriculum and learn well."
- Staff forge strong relationships, creating a culture where pupils are "articulate, confident young people" who treat each other with respect.
- The multi-academy trust provides effective support, helping to reduce staff workload and share expertise.
Areas to improve
- Assessment arrangements in foundation subjects are not finalised, meaning teachers lack a "reliable indication of pupils’ starting points" for future work.
- Retrieval activities are sometimes not focused on key knowledge, failing to help pupils "secure the important knowledge" effectively.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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