Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School
79%
Capacity
71
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School
Weston-under-Penyard 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 71 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beth Stevens, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11990th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 8 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Weston-under-Penyard 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 | School Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7PA |
| Headteacher | Beth Stevens |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.8% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 90 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
11990th of 13,686
Nationally
1240th of 1,378
In West Midlands
58th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
43%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7PA
School Lane, Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire, County of, HR9 7PA
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