Garway Primary School
Hereford, HR2 8RQ · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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41st 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 2,280 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 19.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the GAP club, Extra Club, and Film Club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the GAP club?
What Ofsted said about Garway Primary School
Overview
Garway Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy their education, behave well, and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning within a culture that prioritises safety and personal development. The school fosters a strong sense of community and pride among its students.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in lessons, with staff delivering phonics consistently to help learners ‘keep up, not catch up’.
- The school promotes personal development very well, with pupils learning to be responsible and respectful.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, underpinned by a culture where pupils feel safe and know to ‘speak out to stay safe’.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with levels now close to average and persistent absence reduced.
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, and parents overwhelmingly recommend the school to others.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should ensure they know how well pupils are doing in each subject across the wider curriculum to identify knowledge gaps.
- The school should ensure all subjects are consistently adapted to enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access their learning.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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