Michaelchurch Escley Primary School

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

Hereford, HR20PT Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
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
21 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
Michaelchurch Escley
Hereford, HR20PT
Phone
1981510208
Website
michaelchurchprimary.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116714
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford, HR2 0PT
Website
http://michaelchurchprimary.com
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
56 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
54
Free School Meals
9.3% (5 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.3 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
7
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
54 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% 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 CURIOUS!"

Ignite curiosity by providing inspiring experiences and a nurturing environment. Small class sizes so every individual is known and strong relationships are forged. A small school that cares for the wellbeing of everyone in the community. Value nature and time outdoors; learning outdoors with weekly forest school sessions. Value giving families the opportunity to deepen involvement in their child’s learning. Value the unique potential in every child. Continuity of learning between school and home and strong relationships with families. Meeting amazing individuals; children that thrive and contribute to school and society.

Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a School of Sanctuary, committing to creating a place of welcome for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming Tag rugby Tennis Climbing Golf Archery Football Cross-country Athletics

Curriculum Highlights

Experiential, hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and builds confidence. Outdoor learning with weekly Forest School sessions and outdoor activities in spinney and local environment. Real-world, problem-solving and independent learning experiences, with emphasis on curiosity and resilience. In-house swimming instruction and emphasis on water safety as part of PE.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Herefordshire Council. The PAN is 56. There is one admission date per year, early in September. Applications should be made online to the LA by the date stipulated. The school's oversubscription criteria follow Herefordshire Council's arrangements. If refused entry, parents can appeal to the LA; an independent panel's decision is binding. See Herefordshire Council information and GOV.UK for details.

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