The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
4% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 64
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Orton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4SH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pencombe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pencombe CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pencombe CofE Primary School?
Pencombe CofE Primary School currently has 64 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pencombe CofE Primary School take?
Pencombe CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pencombe CofE Primary School?
Pencombe CofE Primary School is in Bromyard, HR7 4SH, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pencombe CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pencombe 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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