The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 60
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Louise Crocker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Michaelchurch Escley, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0PT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Michaelchurch Escley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School currently has 60 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Michaelchurch Escley Primary School take?
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is in Hereford, HR2 0PT, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Michaelchurch Escley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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