Withington Primary School
77%
Capacity
81
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Withington Primary School
Withington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 81 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Withington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Robertson, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13407th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Withington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 7 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Withington Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Withington 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lock Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3QE |
| Headteacher | Simon Robertson |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 81 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.7% |
| School Capacity | 81 / 105 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13407th of 13,686
Nationally
1355th of 1,378
In West Midlands
67th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
27%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lock Road, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 3QE
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