Ledbury Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Ledbury Primary School
Ledbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ledbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Ussher, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8377th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Ledbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 56 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ledbury Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Ledbury 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Ledbury, Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2BE |
| Headteacher | Rachel Ussher |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8377th of 13,686
Nationally
833rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
40th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (88% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ledbury
Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2BE
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