Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
About Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Herefordshire, with 55 pupils on roll against a capacity of 63, meaning it operates at around 87% capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.6%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 11 applications for just 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2. All 5 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the remaining 6 families who applied will have been disappointed. This level of demand, combined with the school's relatively small size, means that securing a place is competitive, particularly for those living outside the immediate catchment area.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:10
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: littledewchurchschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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