The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Ms Louise George (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5SA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Walford Nursery & Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Walford Nursery & Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walford Nursery & Primary School?
Walford Nursery & Primary School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walford Nursery & Primary School take?
Walford Nursery & Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walford Nursery & Primary School?
Walford Nursery & Primary School is in Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SA, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walford Nursery & Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Walford Nursery & Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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