Much Marcle CofE Primary School
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
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2014Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
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