Shobdon Primary School
117%
Capacity
82
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Shobdon Primary School
Shobdon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 82 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Shobdon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Freeman, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11573rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Shobdon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 10 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shobdon Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Chess, Art 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, Shobdon 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire, County of, HR6 9LX |
| Headteacher | Mary Freeman |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 82 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 82 / 70 (117% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11573rd of 13,686
Nationally
1203rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
54th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
46%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shobdon, Leominster
Herefordshire, County of, HR6 9LX
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