Orleton CofE Primary School
Ludlow, SY8 4HQ · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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19th 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 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orleton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Orleton CofE Primary School
Overview
Orleton CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "real family feel" and strong community spirit. Pupils are described as happy, well looked after, and proud to attend, with positive relationships fostering a sense of safety. The school is well led, offering an ambitious curriculum that inspires learning and supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate consistent, polite behaviour and embody the school’s values of "love, alertness, faith, courage and strength".
- The teaching of reading and phonics is a high priority, with a "systematic and targeted approach" enabling pupils to become fluent and confident readers.
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" with well-structured lessons, breaking learning into small steps to help all pupils succeed.
- Staff provide high-quality professional development, resulting in strong subject knowledge and confident teaching.
- The school offers an "impressive range of opportunities" for broader development, including performances, clubs, and residential trips.
Areas to improve
- Implement recall strategies across the whole curriculum, as they are currently missing in some subjects, causing pupils to struggle remembering key knowledge.
- Develop the curriculum to support pupils’ understanding of the "value and purpose of what they learn" in a wider context, facilitating awareness of applying skills in the real world.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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