St Michael's CofE Primary School
98%
Capacity
118
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Michael's CofE Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 118 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 121 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michele Lewis, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1039th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 13 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Coding, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Michael'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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bodenham, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3JU |
| Headteacher | Michele Lewis |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 121 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1039th of 13,686
Nationally
95th of 1,378
In West Midlands
10th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
83%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
16
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bodenham, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3JU
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