Peterchurch Primary School
Hereford, HR2 0RP · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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68th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,737 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peterchurch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Digital Leaders, Cooking, and Choir clubs, play swimming, cricket, and netball, take guitar or drumming lessons, attend dance sessions and arts and crafts, and go on Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading and writing? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main classroom teaching?
What Ofsted said about Peterchurch Primary School
Overview
Peterchurch Primary School is described as a well-led institution that has improved significantly since the previous inspection, providing pupils with "many positive experiences." The report highlights a "supportive, positive and ambitious culture" where lessons are well organised, expectations are high, and pupils make good progress while enjoying their time at school.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been redesigned to ensure "greater consistency," with staff receiving clear guidance so that "lessons build logically on earlier learning."
- There is a "structured and systematic approach to teaching early reading," including daily phonics lessons and well-matched books, which helps all pupils make good progress.
- Personal development is a "distinctive strength," with "exceptional" attention to moral development and pupils taking on leadership roles to show "thoughtful consideration towards others."
- Behaviour is "typically very good," with bullying occurring rarely and disagreements being resolved "calmly and fairly" in a "safe and happy" environment.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "informed support," with teaching and resources adapted appropriately to meet their specific needs.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum and staff training are "further ahead in some foundation subjects than in others," leading to unevenness in the quality of learning across different subjects.
- The approach to teaching handwriting is "not as consistent as other aspects of English," meaning pupils do not always develop enduring good habits.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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