The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mr Simon Manning (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lea CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lea CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lea CofE Primary School?
Lea CofE Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lea CofE Primary School take?
Lea CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lea CofE Primary School?
Lea CofE Primary School is in Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7JY, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lea CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lea CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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