Pencombe CofE Primary School
Bromyard, HR7 4SH · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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12th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 3,161 of 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pencombe CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Forest School, Christmas Clay, Lego, Recorder, and SATS clubs. Sports options include Adriano’s Sports, Netball, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Rounders, and Tennis. The school offers a residential visit to an outdoor activity centre, along with breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 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 available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Pencombe CofE Primary School
Overview
Pencombe CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described by the community as “like one big family” with a “strong sense of community and belonging.” Pupils are “kind and considerate,” enjoy their learning, and are well prepared for future stages of life despite the school’s small size and isolation.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully organised to build pupils’ knowledge over time,” with teachers using effective questioning and adapting learning for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Pupils become “confident, successful mathematicians” through daily revision sessions that clear up misconceptions and encourage discussion of reasoning.
- There is a “strong culture of reading,” with pupils enjoying high-quality literature and taking on active leadership roles such as school councillors and reading ambassadors.
- The school fosters respect for diversity and equality, ensuring pupils are “understanding and respectful of difference” and prepared to be “active citizens in modern Britain.”
- Leaders maintain close links with local schools, providing valuable opportunities for staff collaboration and inter-school activities for pupils.
Areas to improve
- The approach to hearing pupils read is inconsistent and does not always focus closely enough on decoding, blending, and comprehension, meaning weaker readers do not develop fluency as quickly as they could.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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