Shobdon Primary School
Leominster, HR6 9LX · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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49th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,841 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shobdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 74 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
With results below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils who are not meeting expected standards in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Shobdon Primary School
Overview
Shobdon Primary School is described as a welcoming community hub where pupils achieve very well and build strong relationships with staff. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education, with effective leadership and a curriculum that is broad, ambitious, and logically sequenced.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, with learning sequenced to build knowledge, including local history and engaging activities like re-enacting Scott’s Antarctic expedition.
- Reading is a clear priority; an effective phonics curriculum ensures early years children start reading quickly, with timely support for those falling behind.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using precise adaptations to help them overcome barriers and progress alongside peers.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, are polite and well-mannered, and feel safe, valued, and confident to share worries with trusted adults.
- Governors provide appropriate challenge and support, while staff report thoughtful management of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils struggle to connect current learning with prior knowledge; the school must ensure consistent recall of prior learning across the full breadth of the curriculum to deepen understanding.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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