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St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4PGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

77%

Capacity

92

Pupils

3.7x

Demand

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 92 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.

Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Timothy Milne, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12619th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 64th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 3 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Mary's 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCourt Orchard, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4PG
HeadteacherTimothy Milne
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils92
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
School Capacity92 / 120 (77% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (30 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)

12619th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 92%

1300th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 94%

64th of 68

In Herefordshire, County of

Top 94%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

39%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:67%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:50%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:56%
Higher:17%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +10%

'22/23

29%

'23/24

39%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubChoirEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

3

Applications

11

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

3 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE 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.

Contact Information

01432860474www.stmarys.hereford.sch.uk/

Court Orchard, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4PG

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Court Orchard, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 4PG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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