Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
Hereford, HR4 7AE · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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18th 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 the 1,446 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Parachute Club, Peer Mediation, and Buddy Reading, alongside the Hereford Cathedral Art Project. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Peer Mediation club operate in daily practice? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Stretton Sugwas C of E Academy remains a ‘good’ school. The report notes that evidence suggests the school might achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a graded inspection were conducted now, prompting a future graded visit. Pupils are described as thriving in a happy environment where they ‘embody the school’s motto’ through extensive leadership opportunities.
Strengths
- The school’s values act as a ‘golden thread’ that ‘permeate all parts of school life’, enhancing an ambitious curriculum.
- Reading is ‘prioritised’, with a ‘well-stocked and inviting library’ and expert phonics delivery ensuring pupils ‘learn to read fluently’.
- Staff possess ‘excellent subject knowledge’ and use assessments to inform the curriculum, ensuring interventions are ‘put in place quickly’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘identified quickly’ and receive high-quality support, meaning they are ‘very well prepared for their next steps’.
- Staff well-being is ‘prioritised’, with workload ‘well managed’ and a ‘culture of kindness’ valued by both staff and pupils.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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