St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
Hereford, HR4 8HR · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.8/10 against 4,199 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
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 Primary School, Dilwyn overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Guitar Club, take piano, clarinet, saxophone, penny whistle or ukulele lessons, and participate in dance, gymnastics, rugby and swimming. Trips include forest school and a visit to the Birmingham Orchestra. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various music and sports activities scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
Overview
St Mary’s C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and enthusiastic about learning. The report highlights a nurturing environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement, though it identifies specific areas within curriculum planning and teaching practice that require refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "secure literacy and numeracy skills," giving them confidence in other subjects.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) using "pupil profiles" to adapt teaching.
- Leaders provide rapid, effective support for early reading through "precise sequencing of phonics."
- Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum and extra-curricular activities, developing understanding of "democracy, equality and diversity."
- Staff workload is carefully considered, and governors hold leaders to account for curriculum decisions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure key learning is "precisely sequenced in all subjects," as it is currently unclear in some areas, preventing pupils from building on prior knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure all teachers check thoroughly that pupils understand tasks to prevent gaps in knowledge when work is not started or completed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring concerns are dealt with swiftly and staff receive regular training to identify pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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
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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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