Walford Nursery & Primary School
87%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Walford Nursery & Primary School
Walford Nursery & Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Louise George, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1327th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Walford Nursery & Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 26 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Walford Nursery & Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Walford Nursery & 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 5SA |
| Headteacher | Louise George |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 210 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1327th of 13,686
Nationally
128th of 1,378
In West Midlands
12th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
32%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
81%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walford, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, County of, HR9 5SA
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