St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hereford, HR1 4PG · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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72nd 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,209 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| 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.
St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% 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%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the May 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s CofE Primary School is described as a “caring village school” where pupils feel “valued and secure” and behave well. While attendance has improved significantly and the early years provision is effective, the report states that pupils “do not learn as well as they should” in core subjects. Consequently, leaders have begun revising the curriculum to address gaps in knowledge, but these actions are “still at an early stage” and have not yet secured sufficient academic outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance is “above national levels” with persistent absence having “decreased significantly”.
- Pupils “generally behave well” in a “calm and happy” environment where bullying is rare.
- The early years curriculum is “carefully considered” and supports children’s social and emotional development.
- Inclusion is “central to the school’s ethos”, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils understanding “healthy and unhealthy relationships” and engaging in community charitable works.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching prioritises foundations in “reading, spelling, handwriting and mathematics” so pupils develop secure knowledge.
- Checks on pupils’ learning need to be “more precise” to identify and address errors and misconceptions promptly.
- Monitoring arrangements must be strengthened to ensure curriculum improvements lead to “more rapid and sustained improvements” in academic outcomes.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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