King's Caple Primary Academy
33%
Capacity
23
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About King's Caple Primary Academy
King's Caple Primary Academy 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 23 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (33% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated King's Caple Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Taylor, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
King's Caple Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 4 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
King's Caple Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (10 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Caple Primary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, King's Caple Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kings Caple, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4TZ |
| Headteacher | Alison Taylor |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 23 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 23 / 70 (33% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
10 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
7
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kings Caple, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4TZ
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