Wigmore Primary School
Leominster, HR6 9UN · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.9/10 against 3,450 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wigmore Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. 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 (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and dance club, and attend trips to farms, zoos, the beach, the theatre, and Croft Castle. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How are the weekly trips organised regarding parental consent and costs?
What Ofsted said about Wigmore Primary School
Overview
Wigmore Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "welcoming, calm and an organised place" where pupils’ conduct is "exemplary" and they feel "secure and valued."
Strengths
- Pupils reach "consistently high standards" in reading and mathematics, supported by "secure attention" to early language and number skills.
- The school offers a "wide range of after-school clubs and extra events," which is noted as a "notable feature."
- Leadership is "effective" and builds on successes, with trustees who "understand their role well" and help maintain an "ambitious vision."
- Attendance is monitored carefully, resulting in reducing rates of persistent absence and ensuring most pupils attend "regularly and on time."
- Staff are "very positive about the support they get from leaders" and are supportive of the school’s aims.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to "use and embed essential knowledge," making it harder to connect new learning with earlier content.
- The teaching of handwriting is inconsistent, meaning some pupils do not establish good habits, which "limits the fluency and legibility of their writing."
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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