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Burghill Community Academy

Herefordshire, County of, HR4 7RPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3312 of 13,686 nationally

About Burghill Community Academy

Burghill Community Academy is a state primary school in Herefordshire that is noticeably oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Of those, 11 were first-preference applications, and all 11 received offers. The school currently has 115 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 105, so it is running full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many other schools nationally. The school is mixed-gender, non-religious, and caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Ben Caldicott leads a school that, based on its popularity at the admissions stage, is clearly in demand among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurghill, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 7RP
HeadteacherBen Caldicott
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils115
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity115 / 105 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibrarySensory RoomArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsDanceTennisCricketNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burghill Community Academy

Burghill Community Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.