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Much Birch CofE Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8HLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#6,447
of 13,686 nationally

About Much Birch CofE Primary School

Much Birch CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary in Herefordshire that currently teaches 182 pupils, operating below its capacity of 210. Its intake is notably less diverse in terms of disadvantage than the national picture: just 2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical national primary average of around 23%. This suggests a relatively affluent catchment. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 42 applications for its 25 Reception places, making it oversubscribed. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, giving a first-preference success rate of 100% for those who listed it first. The oversubscription ratio of 1.68 applicants per place confirms that while competition exists, families who prioritise the school are very likely to secure a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMuch Birch, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 8HL
HeadteacherBernadette Davies
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils182
Free School Meals (FSM)2.7%
School Capacity182 / 210 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryTennisAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubDramaFilm ClubGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: much-birch.hereford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Much Birch CofE 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.