Canon Pyon CofE Academy
79%
Capacity
83
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Canon Pyon CofE Academy
Canon Pyon CofE Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 83 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Canon Pyon CofE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Carpenter, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2042nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Canon Pyon CofE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 5 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Canon Pyon CofE Academy include Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Canon Pyon CofE Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Canon Pyon, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 8PF |
| Headteacher | Kelly Carpenter |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 83 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 83 / 105 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2042nd of 13,686
Nationally
201st of 1,378
In West Midlands
17th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Canon Pyon, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR4 8PF
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