Much Birch CofE Primary School
87%
Capacity
182
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Much Birch CofE Primary School
Much Birch CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 182 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Much Birch CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bernadette Davies, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6447th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Much Birch CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 25 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Much Birch CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Much Birch CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Much Birch, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8HL |
| Headteacher | Bernadette Davies |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.7% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 210 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6447th of 13,686
Nationally
633rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
64%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Much Birch, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8HL
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