Garway Primary School

A good community school school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Garway Primary School.

Hereford, HR28RQ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 June 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Garway
Hereford, HR28RQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116677
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Garway, Hereford, HR2 8RQ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
104
Free School Meals
12.5% (13 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
50.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 99.0
2023 102.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
104 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-6.0 per year)

Down -6.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best version of yourself: enjoy and achieve"

Values-based Education (VbE) Growth mindset Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect for and Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs Value of the Month (values-focused assemblies and circle time)

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Early Morning Club GAP Club (Garway Activity Plus) Extra Club Film Club Cheerleading Club Goalball Club Netball Club Chess Club Football Club Artikids Science Club Hockey Club Musical Theatre Kids with Bricks Calligraphy Breakfast Club

Sports

Netball Football Hockey Cheerleading Goalball

Facilities

Extensive and varied school grounds with multiple activity areas Woodland fringe used for curriculum and outdoor learning Outdoor learning area Ball games area Sand pits Den building area Music making space Outdoor stage for drama Imaginative play areas

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious curriculum across a wide range of subjects English and mathematics are at the heart of the curriculum Core focus on literacy and numeracy Active, enquiry-based approach with learning often taking place outdoors Values-based Education is embedded in school life Pupils learn in mixed-age classes with procedures to meet individual needs and progress Extensive outdoor learning through Forest School and outdoor environments

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early Morning Club runs 8:00–8:45 am with breakfast available 8:00–8:15 am (additional 50p). After School Clubs run from 3:30–4:30 pm (some clubs may carry a small charge). GAP (Garway Activity Plus) club available at beginning/end of term; Extra Club runs 4:30–5:00 pm with a snack; Film Club runs 3:30–5:00 pm with a small charge. Booking for regular afterschool clubs via ParentPay; ad-hoc bookings via office.

Financial Information

All paid meals are £2.80, including Pre-school.

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