Lea CofE Primary School
Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7JY · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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67th 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 — 0.4/10 against 3,495 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lea CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join art, craft, choir, recorder, French, and science clubs, and play football, netball, rugby, and hockey. Trips include Caerleon, Gloucester Docks, Raglan Castle, Techniquest, Viney Hill Activity Centre, an outward bound activity centre, and London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Lea CofE Primary School
Overview
Lea CofE Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where staff provide "high-quality pastoral care" and pupils feel safe. The inspection found that the school delivers a "Good" quality of education, with pupils demonstrating "calm and orderly" behaviour and becoming "confident, caring and articulate." Leaders have successfully steered the school through recent changes, maintaining strong relationships with parents and staff.
Strengths
- Reading is a "top priority" and a clear strength, supported by a "structured and rigorous programme" that ensures pupils become "fluent and enthusiastic readers."
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" where learning builds effectively on prior knowledge, allowing them to study a "wide range of subjects."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them make "great strides in overcoming their social and emotional difficulties."
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils taking on responsibilities such as "reading buddies" and engaging in community action, like cleaning up the River Wye.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff are "sufficiently clear about how to provide effective learning opportunities for pupils in mixed-age classes," as tasks sometimes do not precisely meet individual needs.
- Leaders need to establish an "effective approach for checking on how well the curriculum is being implemented in all subjects" to better evaluate pupil learning and guide staff.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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