Walford Nursery & Primary School
Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SA · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.2/10 against 2,918 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walford Nursery & Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 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 school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Walford Nursery & Primary School
Overview
Walford Nursery & Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “happy, confident and immersed in their learning.” The inspection highlights a culture of high ambition and “constant improvement,” where every moment is used for learning and development. The school’s motto, “every child, every opportunity, every day,” is reflected in the “exemplary” behaviour and the inclusive approach to education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “precise, deliberate and innovative,” with careful sequencing ensuring pupils build coherently on prior knowledge.
- Staff provide “highly effective training,” resulting in consistent teaching quality and “excellent subject knowledge.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “thriving,” with staff expertly adapting the curriculum to ensure equity.
- Early years provision is “busy and purposeful,” with a strong emphasis on developing vocabulary and fluent reading through skilled phonics instruction.
- Pupils benefit from an “enormous” range of enrichment opportunities, including national competitions and residential trips, preparing them well for life in modern Britain.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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