The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- HOLMER CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Rachel Jayne Maund (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Brookfield School
Academy · 485m away
Brookfield School
Special school · 580m away
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Barrs Court School
Special school · 1.3km away
G.E.M Hereford
Independent · 1.4km away
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Whitecross Hereford
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holmer CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holmer CofE Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmer CofE Academy?
Holmer CofE Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmer CofE Academy take?
Holmer CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holmer CofE Academy?
Holmer CofE Academy is in Hereford, HR4 9RX, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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