St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn

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

Hereford, HR48HR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

85

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
84.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 100.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 50.0%
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
4 April 2017
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
Dilwyn
Hereford, HR48HR
Phone
1544318277
Website
stmarysprimarydilwyn.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139241
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Dilwyn, Hereford, HR4 8HR
Website
www.stmarysprimarydilwyn.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY, DILWYN
Capacity
70 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
77
Free School Meals
18.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
100.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
50.0%
Reading Score:
115.0
Maths Score:
115.0
Grammar Score:
116.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
50.0 (+42.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
100.0 (+41.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.3 (13.2 below average)
Maths Score:
115.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
115.0 (+9.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 115.0 115.0
2023 113.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
77 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living, loving and learning together"

Living, loving and learning together Respect Nurture Aspire Faith, Hope and Love British Values The Self Relationships Society Environment

St Mary’s CE Primary School is a Church of England school with strong links to St Mary’s Church. The school is underpinned by Christian values, including faith, hope and love, and its mission is grounded in a Christian ethos. The vision and mission emphasise that all children are unique children of God and welcome people of all faiths, backgrounds and needs. Worship is described as a strength of the school, with regular church connections and the incumbent vicar supporting spiritual life. SIAMS 2019 notes the church-school relationship positively; Psalm 139 is referenced as part of the school’s identity: “You are a child of God, you are wonderfully made, dearly loved and precious in His sight.”

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Mr Peter Kyles: he expresses pride in a vibrant, ambitious and happy school, notes a calm, purposeful and friendly atmosphere, and highlights a dedicated team of staff, parents and governors committed to a creative environment and wide-ranging educational opportunities. The school motto summarized as “Living, Loving & Learning.”

Facilities

Two-acre field adjoining the school Wildlife area with a willow arbour, raised beds and chicken coops Pond Greenhouse Forest School woodlands Nature garden Local woodland used for Forest School sessions Extensive school field

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School sessions held regularly for all pupils in a local woodland setting Geography & Science place particular emphasis on the local environment and eco-systems, sustainability, conservation, water management and the impact of farming and woodland management Local History focusing on the history of the village predating the Saxons to bring subjects to life Creativity enhanced by involvement of local artists, musicians and drama specialists Notable strengths in French, science and music; learning often delivered through themed, cross-curricular approaches

SEND Provision

The school provides an inclusive approach to SEND. Pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities follow the same broad, balanced curriculum as others. Teachers use pupil profiles to adapt teaching and provide targeted support; regular progress assessments are made, including early discussions with parents and involvement of outside agencies when needed. The SEN policy and related support aim to identify and meet individual needs, with the SENCO (Peter Kyles) and Deputy DSLs available for contact. The school emphasizes communication with parents and external services (Herefordshire Local Offer, NHS services, and safeguarding channels) to support pupils with SEND.

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