Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
107%
Capacity
60
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School 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 60 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 56 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Michaelchurch Escley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Crocker, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1859th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 8 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 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 Michaelchurch Escley Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Michaelchurch Escley 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Michaelchurch Escley, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0PT |
| Headteacher | Louise Crocker |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 60 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 60 / 56 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1859th of 13,686
Nationally
183rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
16th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
78%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Michaelchurch Escley, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0PT
Michaelchurch Escley, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0PT
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