Ledbury Primary School
Ledbury, HR8 2BE · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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32nd 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 — 7.2/10 against 1,954 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| 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.
Ledbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 core subjects? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 students? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Ledbury Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “leaders and pupils share the same high aspirations” and pupils are “determined to succeed.” It highlights “exceptional leadership” and a curriculum that enables pupils to achieve well, supported by positive relationships and a strong emphasis on personal development.
Strengths
- “Exceptional leadership” with governors who “support and challenge leaders” and hold them to account for safeguarding and SEND provision.
- An “excellent start” in the early years, where children develop curiosity and benefit from a “very special environment.”
- Highly effective personal development, with pupils understanding equality, diversity, and healthy relationships, and taking on leadership roles.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills, supported by “precise and effective sequencing of phonics teaching” and enthusiastic reading.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who “successfully access learning and achieve in line with other pupils.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further develop the curriculum in some subjects so that pupils “access deeper learning across the full range of subjects.”
- Leaders should ensure teachers check that pupils retain key knowledge over time to prevent “gaps in their knowledge” in a few subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that safeguarding is “exceptionally well embedded in the culture of the school.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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