Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
97%
Capacity
203
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
Kingstone and Thruxton 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 203 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Preece, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3144th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Kingstone and Thruxton 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 | Kingstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 9HJ |
| Headteacher | Amy Preece |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 210 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3144th of 13,686
Nationally
305th of 1,378
In West Midlands
21st of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
73%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kingstone, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 9HJ
Kingstone, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 9HJ
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