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Peterchurch Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0RPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#11,500
of 13,686 nationally

About Peterchurch Primary School

Peterchurch Primary School is a small state primary in Herefordshire, currently teaching 95 pupils against a capacity of 120, so there is room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.2%, which is notably above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with higher-than-average economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 15 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.14. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is oversubscribed overall, it is still accessible to those who list it as their top choice. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11, with nursery provision available for younger children. Headteacher Nia Powell leads a team that has maintained a consistent Good rating from Ofsted across inspections in 2012 and 2024.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPeterchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0RP
HeadteacherNia Powell
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils95
Free School Meals (FSM)23.2%
School Capacity95 / 120 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 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, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersNetballSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Peterchurch 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.