St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
92%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy 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 243 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 264 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Asha Begley, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2810th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 24 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Dance, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Book Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy 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 | Coningsby Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2DY |
| Headteacher | Asha Begley |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.1% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 264 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2810th of 13,686
Nationally
278th of 1,378
In West Midlands
19th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
75%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coningsby Street, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 2DY
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