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Much Marcle CofE Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2LYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2014
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Much Marcle CofE Primary School

Much Marcle CofE Primary School holds the highest possible Ofsted rating of Outstanding, a distinction awarded to only 10 of the 78 primary schools in Herefordshire. The school’s most recent graded inspection took place in January 2014, when inspectors judged both overall effectiveness and leadership and management to be Outstanding. This marked a clear improvement from the school’s previous inspection in 2009, where it was rated Good across the board, including a Requires Improvement grade for early years provision. The 2014 report noted no areas for improvement in behaviour, personal development, or the quality of education, though specific sub-category labels were not published. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the most telling metric is the school’s Key Stage 2 performance. While individual school-level results are not provided here, the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 63, giving a useful benchmark for how Much Marcle’s pupils typically compare against peers across Herefordshire.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMuch Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2LY
HeadteacherL Davies
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
School Capacity119
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2014
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingRoundersCricketTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaArt Club

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Much Marcle CofE Primary School

Much Marcle CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.