Leominster Primary School
Leominster, HR6 8JU · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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56th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,439 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leominster Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art, Gardening, Martial Arts, Origami, Playground Games, Lego, and Dance clubs, plus Survival Skills. Sports include Field Sport, Active Games, Football, Tennis, Athletics, and Team Games. Year 4 attends a residential trip to Red Ridge. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 581 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 4 residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Leominster Primary School
Overview
Leominster Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, welcomed with warmth, and trust staff to support them. The curriculum is well designed, with recent improvements in subjects like history and geography, and the school works effectively with parents and carers.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well designed, setting early years learning up well for the rest of the school journey, with appropriate adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers use strong subject knowledge and well-chosen resources, regularly checking that pupils grasp important knowledge and skills, leading to good outcomes in national curriculum tests.
- The school is highly inclusive, offering expert support for pupils with SEND through effective ‘Person Centred Education Plans’ and helpful partnerships with external agencies.
- Reading is prioritised from nursery, with a phonics scheme delivered with expertise and gaps in early reading quickly addressed.
- Pupils enjoy memorable experiences, including clubs, visits, and community involvement, fostering respect for differences and active societal participation.
Areas to improve
- The school lacks a clear strategy to support older pupils who are not yet confident, fluent readers, meaning some are not reading well enough for their age.
- The behaviour policy and expectations are not always followed consistently, preventing all pupils from being appropriately supported to make the right choices.
Safeguarding
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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