St Martin's Primary School
82%
Capacity
344
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Martin's Primary School
St Martin's Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 344 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Matthews, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
St Martin's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 35 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Drama, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Martin's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Holly Bush Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6AF |
| Headteacher | Rachel Matthews |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 344 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.9% |
| School Capacity | 344 / 420 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Holly Bush Walk, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6AF
Holly Bush Walk, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 6AF
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