Lea CofE Primary School
94%
Capacity
99
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Lea CofE Primary School
Lea CofE Primary School 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 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lea CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Manning, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12427th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Lea CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 14 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lea CofE Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Lea CofE 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7JY |
| Headteacher | Simon Manning |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.2% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 105 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12427th of 13,686
Nationally
1282nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
61st of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
40%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lea, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7JY
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