Marlbrook Primary School
99%
Capacity
623
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Marlbrook Primary School
Marlbrook Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 623 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Marlbrook Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Smethurst, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
Marlbrook Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 74 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 73 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Marlbrook Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Swimming, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Marlbrook 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Green Croft, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7NT |
| Headteacher | Claire Smethurst |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 623 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.4% |
| School Capacity | 623 / 630 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed74
127
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
73 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Green Croft, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 7NT
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