Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
Hereford, HR2 9HJ · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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13th 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,450 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Craft Club, Lego Club, Stay and Play Club, Board Games Club, History Club, Science Club, and Times Table Rockstars Club. Sports include football, multi-skills, hockey, cricket, and clarinet. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Stay and Play Club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
Overview
Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, ensuring that those from diverse backgrounds can succeed through a well-designed curriculum and effective support. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils behave well, feel safe, and actively participate in extra-curricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils develop a strong love of reading early on, with staff ensuring books are matched to their phonics skills and providing appropriate challenge for those who find reading difficult.
- Mathematics teaching is skilled and consistent, focusing on mastery and frequent practice of concepts like times tables, with technical vocabulary introduced in the early years.
- Physical education benefits from specialist teaching and access to secondary school resources, helping pupils develop transferable skills and evaluate their own performance.
- Leaders make suitable adaptations to engage pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, meeting their identified needs through effective additional support.
- Staff workload is managed well, reflected in highly positive staff survey responses, and the board of trustees is fully involved in school activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is organised so that pupils can build on their learning successfully over time, addressing long gaps between some subjects that risk forgetting previous learning.
- Leaders should take further measures to reduce persistent absence, which remains high compared with pre-pandemic levels, causing some pupils to miss key learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders quickly identifying risks, ensuring staff are well trained, and working closely with external agencies to secure early help where necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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