Hampton Dene Primary School
130%
Capacity
274
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Hampton Dene Primary School
Hampton Dene Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 274 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (130% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hampton Dene Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Kearns, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6911th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Hampton Dene Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 29 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hampton Dene Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Hampton Dene 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1RT |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Kearns |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 274 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 274 / 210 (130% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6911th of 13,686
Nationally
673rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
36th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1RT
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