The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% 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
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mr Timothy Milne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Court Orchard, Fownhope, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4PG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Hereford, HR1 4PG, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's 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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