Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Hereford, HR2 0PT · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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11th 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 the 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Michaelchurch Escley 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%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Bike Club, 3Degreez Cheerleading, Starlight Dance Company, fencing, cross-country running, and Forest School. Sports include tennis, tag rugby, golf, swimming, and football tournaments. Arts cover piano and recorder. Trips feature residential visits, gorge walking, caving, climbing, and the Bay to Hay bike ride. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 63 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are residential trips organised for families with varying budgets?
What Ofsted said about Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Overview
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their time and achieve well. Leaders have successfully designed a curriculum that stretches and challenges pupils of all abilities, fostering a ‘happy childhood at its core’. The school is described as a ‘very harmonious community’ with high standards of behaviour and strong support from staff and parents.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘suitably ambitious’ and ‘well sequenced’, with a strong focus on reading and mathematics that helps pupils gain confidence and fluency.
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, looking out for each other and respecting others from different backgrounds, including befriending Ukrainian refugees.
- Leaders make effective use of the rural setting and external trips to develop pupils’ curiosity about their local environment and culturally diverse Britain.
- Teachers provide helpful feedback and check progress regularly, ensuring lessons are ‘largely free of any low-level disruption’.
- Governors provide a ‘high degree of support and challenge’, with detailed knowledge of the school and curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is implemented effectively in all subjects to take account of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some recent revisions are not yet as securely embedded as in reading and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders quick to identify pupils at risk and secure prompt early help when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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
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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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