Madley Primary School
Hereford, HR2 9PH · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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10th 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 — 7.3/10 against 4,236 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 62% | 5.39 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Madley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Voices club and attend residential trips to Longtown, Dale Fort, and Margam Field Study Centre. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 do not reach the expected standard? What specific activities are included in the residential trips? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 8 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Madley Primary School
Overview
Madley Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, safe, and proud to belong. The report highlights that pupils achieve well and take delight in their learning, supported by high expectations and a strong sense of community. Leaders and staff are valued, with effective support systems in place to manage workload and foster a positive culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with knowledge, skills, and vocabulary carefully sequenced to help pupils build understanding over time.
- Staff deliver high-quality teaching, particularly in reading, where "reading takes centre stage" and most pupils become fluent readers by the end of Year 2.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well due to "highly effective processes" for identification and support.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being "kind and respectful," and older pupils modelling positive conduct for younger children.
- Personal development is enriched through a wide range of experiences, including outdoor learning, residential trips, and extra-curricular clubs.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers strengthen curriculum implementation so that pupils "remember more over time," as they do not always retain important knowledge or make connections in their learning.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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