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Madley Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 9PHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#8,050
of 13,686 nationally

About Madley Primary School

Madley Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 50 applications for just 20 places, a ratio of 2.5 applicants per spot, with all 18 first-preference families offered a place. The school has 190 pupils on roll, slightly exceeding its official capacity of 182, which suggests it is a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively affluent intake. The school is non-religious and is led by headteacher Lee Batstone. It sits within the Herefordshire, County of local authority, where it ranks 39th out of 68 primary schools based on Key Stage 2 outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMadley, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 9PH
HeadteacherLee Batstone
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity190 / 182 (104% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsSports HallSensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingCricketRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Madley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.