Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School
Craven Arms, SY7 0LL · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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61st 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 — 1.3/10 against 2,609 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a running club and Craft Club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school monitor individual progress for pupils who are not meeting national benchmarks?
What Ofsted said about Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School
Overview
Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School is described as a community-focused institution where pupils receive a "good education" and learn to be "helpful and supportive members of society." The report highlights "imaginative and thoughtful leadership" that balances tradition with innovation, resulting in high expectations and strong pupil achievement. Parents and staff rate the school highly, noting its inclusive nature and the effective support provided for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned" with "ambitious" staff who ensure pupils "apply themselves in class" and behave well.
- Early reading teaching is "more organised and consistent," with daily phonics lessons and effective support for those who take longer to learn.
- The school actively promotes reading through enthusiastic staff, a "well-attended lunchtime book club," and community involvement.
- Pupils benefit from a "coherent personal, social, health and economic education programme" and opportunities to act as role models.
- The school serves the community well, with pupils engaging in local activities that teach them about "the value of tradition."
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is "still being developed" and needs to be "sharpen[ed]" to be more focused and efficient.
- Plans for progression in pupils’ spoken language lack the "ambition and deliberateness" seen in other aspects of English, requiring more meaningful planning.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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