The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 51
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Jo Keeble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Almeley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6LH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Almeley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Almeley Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Almeley Primary School?
Almeley Primary School currently has 51 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Almeley Primary School take?
Almeley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Almeley Primary School?
Almeley Primary School is in Hereford, HR3 6LH, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Almeley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Almeley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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