The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Mary Freeman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9LX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shobdon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shobdon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shobdon Primary School?
Shobdon Primary School currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shobdon Primary School take?
Shobdon Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shobdon Primary School?
Shobdon Primary School is in Leominster, HR6 9LX, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shobdon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shobdon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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