Pencombe CofE Primary School
114%
Capacity
64
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Pencombe CofE Primary School
Pencombe CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 64 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 56 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Pencombe CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Orton, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 468th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Pencombe CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 5 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 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 Pencombe CofE Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Pencombe 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, County of, HR7 4SH |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Orton |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 64 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 64 / 56 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
468th of 13,686
Nationally
46th of 1,378
In West Midlands
5th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
88%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
8
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pencombe, Bromyard
Herefordshire, County of, HR7 4SH
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