Marden Primary Academy
82%
Capacity
98
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Marden Primary Academy
Marden Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 98 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated Marden Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Orton, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6751st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Marden Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 10 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marden Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Marden Primary Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Marden, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3EW |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Orton |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 98 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 98 / 119 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6751st of 13,686
Nationally
660th of 1,378
In West Midlands
35th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
63%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marden, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3EW
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