How hard is it to get into Garway Primary School?

Garway Primary School is oversubscribed with approximately 1.6 applications per place (19 applications for 12 places). Admission is competitive and priority is typically given to siblings and children living closest to the school.

What are Garway Primary School's exam results?

Garway Primary School's key exam results include: 50% of pupils meet the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2.

What facilities does Garway Primary School have?

Garway Primary School offers the following facilities: Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.

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Q: Does Garway Primary School offer SEND support?

Yes, Garway Primary School provides Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support including: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Contact the school's SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for more details.

Q: What extracurricular activities are available at Garway Primary School?

Garway Primary School provides a range of extracurricular activities. Sports include Tennis, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, and clubs and activities include Drama, Art Club, Film Club. Activities may vary by term.

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8RQPrimary School·Ages 4-11

Goodby Ofsted

93%

Capacity

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About Garway Primary School

Garway Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 98 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 105 places).

Ofsted has rated Garway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Jones, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10945th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.

Garway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 12 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.

Garway Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (54 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Garway Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Garway Primary School 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	4 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Does not apply
Address	Garway, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8RQ
Headteacher	Julie Jones
Local Authority	Herefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils	98
Free School Meals (FSM)	9.2%
School Capacity	98 / 105 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jan 2025

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (28 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Improved

Leadership & Management

Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision

Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10945th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 80%

1137th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 83%

51st of 68

In Herefordshire, County of

Top 75%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 99

Expected:46%

Higher:15%

Writing

Expected:50%

Higher:8%

MathsAvg Score: 99

Expected:46%

Higher:8%

RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -18%

'22/23

68%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

54 responses

Would Recommend This School

96%Excellent

Needs Attentionbelow 70%

Bullying dealt with

Concerns dealt with

52%

Strengths95%+ agree

Happy at schoolFeels safeAware of curriculumChild does wellSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

Sports

TennisCricketFootballGymnasticsSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed

Places

Applications

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x

0x1x2x3x5x+

11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Garway Primary School

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

Contact Information

01600750273 www.garwayprimaryschool.co.uk

Garway, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8RQ

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Garway, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8RQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

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