St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
103%
Capacity
72
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn 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 72 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Kyles, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% 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 49th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 9 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn include Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Football, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dilwyn, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 8HR |
| Headteacher | Peter Kyles |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.9% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 70 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
49th of 13,686
Nationally
7th of 1,378
In West Midlands
1st of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
50%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
100%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dilwyn, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR4 8HR
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