St Mary's CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's CofE Primary School.

Hereford, HR14PG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
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
25 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Court Orchard
Fownhope
Hereford, HR14PG
Phone
1432860474
Website
stmarys.hereford.sch.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116880
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Court Orchard, Fownhope, Hereford, HR1 4PG
Website
https://www.stmarys.hereford.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
120 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hereford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
104
Free School Meals
8.7% (9 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 102.0
2023 101.0 105.0

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 (-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

"What we nurture today, flourishes tomorrow."

Thirst for knowledge and love of learning Every child is unique and has a right to an inclusive curriculum Listen to the views of individual children and encourage them to listen to those around them Promote respect for diverse cultures, backgrounds and religions Spiritual and moral development, as well as intellectual and physical growth Value the rights of every person in our community and promote inclusion Equal opportunities for all pupils; treat every child with dignity, fairness and honesty Growth mindset; encourage trying and not fearing mistakes Respect for themselves and others; healthy relationships Understanding and challenging discrimination and prejudice; promote equality

As a Church School, we hold an act of collective worship every day of the week. The parish rector leads certain assemblies, as do other members of the village community. Our Christian 'fruit of the Spirit' (Galatians 5:22-23) are taught on a yearly cycle and are incorporated into our daily worship. Our nine fruit of the Spirit are: Kindness, Patience, Peace, Love, Goodness, Joy, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. Collectively worship is invitational and reflects the school’s values. SIAMS inspection June 2019 noted the school’s vision and inclusive ethos and the strong links with the church.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Mr Tim Milne. The Headteacher presents a warm, welcoming rural Church of England school with 93 children on roll aged 4–11, four classes and a pre-school. The school emphasizes a caring Christian ethos, the Fruit of the Spirit, and aims to develop confident, well-rounded individuals. The motto is 'What we nurture today, flourishes tomorrow.'

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Facilities

Seedling Class Birch Class Willow Class Oak Class Pre-school

Curriculum Highlights

Forest Schools and outdoor education Broad, balanced curriculum taught from Early Years to National Curriculum with a wealth of schemes and resources Emphasis on creativity, independent learning, growth mindset and problem-solving Cross-curricular links and integration of computing, reading and staying safe online Development of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum Promotion of British Values and understanding of Britain's cultural heritage

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club run by Activate Sports; Breakfast Club staff: L Gwynne. After School Club run by Activate Sports; staff: L Harwood and A Layton.

Admissions Criteria

Applying for a reception place for St Mary’s: If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 you will need to apply for a reception class place to start in September 2026. Applications are made online via Herefordshire Council. In-Year Admissions are available throughout the year. Waiting lists operate if applications exceed places, with Looked After and Previously Looked After Children taking precedence. Catchment area includes Fownhope, Woolhope and surrounding hamlets; BHBS feeder for Bishop of Hereford Bluecoat School and other listed high schools. The school publishes Admissions Policy 2026-27 and 2025-26, plus related documents and links to Herefordshire Council in-year transfer applications and appeals.

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