The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 98
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Miss Julie Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Garway, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8RQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Garway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Garway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garway Primary School?
Garway Primary School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garway Primary School take?
Garway Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garway Primary School?
Garway Primary School is in Hereford, HR2 8RQ, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Garway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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