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St Michael's CofE Primary School

St Michael's CofE Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3JUPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBodenham, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3JU
HeadteacherMichele Lewis
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils118
Free School Meals (FSM)14.4%
School Capacity118 / 121 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 10%

95th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 10%

10th of 68

In Herefordshire, County of

Top 25%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

83%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:89%
Higher:39%
Writing
Expected:83%
Higher:17%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:89%
Higher:22%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +10%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

83%

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

7
GymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceAthleticsNetballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirCodingScience ClubFilm ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

13

Applications

16

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's CofE Primary School

St Michael'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

01568797241www.st-michaels.hereford.sch.uk/

Bodenham, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3JU

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Bodenham, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3JU

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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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