Burghill Community Academy, Hereford
Burghill Community Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Hereford, part of Orchard Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 32nd-highest of the 38 schools in Hereford with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burghill Community Academy in detail
Burghill Community Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope it will give you a flavour of our school and its vision; painting a picture of the opportunities offered to our children as they develop into creative, resourceful and resilient learners. We are lucky that our school is set in the heart of the beautiful Herefordshire countryside within fantastic grounds and facilities."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Burghill Community Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burghill Community Academy
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Burghill Community Academy as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burghill Community Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burghill Community Academy are St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 82% maths); Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy (1.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Wellington Primary School and Nursery (2.6 miles); and Trinity Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Burghill Community Academy.
St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolStretton Sugwas CofE AcademyWellington Primary School and NurseryTrinity Primary School
The trust
Burghill Community Academy is one of 6 schools run by Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
27 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burghill Community Academy (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (93%).
Who goes there
7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Burghill Community Academy had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hereford Rail Station, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tillington Business Park (opposite), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burghill Community Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burghill Community Academy is a happy, purposeful place where every child is valued. The school excels at teaching children to read fluently from an early age, and offers outstanding opportunities for personal development including residential trips, West End theatre visits and diverse sporting activities. Pupils develop excellent behaviour, respect for different cultures, and strong community spirit.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading programme with systematic phonics from Nursery - pupils read fluently and frequently
- Outstanding personal development with extensive clubs, trips and community involvement
- Strong behaviour and clear expectations - pupils are polite, articulate and respectful
- Careful curriculum planning across all subjects with smooth progression between year groups
- Pupils with SEND receive effective support and progress well through the full curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Gifted pupils who grasp concepts quickly are sometimes not challenged enough to deepen their understanding
- Pupils struggle to remember and link key content in foundation subjects over the longer term
- Need better strategies to help pupils commit learning to long-term memory
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong relationships between staff and pupils so children feel safe and know who to turn to.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, West End theatre trips, sporting opportunities, house captains, school councillors, librarians, breakfast club, after-school club
Burghill Community Academy is a smaller primary school where pupils thrive and behave well. The school provides high-quality care, prioritises reading, and offers a broad curriculum with outstanding personal development opportunities for all pupils.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
27 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burghill Community Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burghill Community Academy is in Herefordshire, County of; for families living there:
- Herefordshire, County of's school travel policy: School transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
94 pupils
105 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hereford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hereford
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
2,131
Applications
1,553
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
123
Total Pupils
56
Boys
67
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,067
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,361
Per pupil
£633k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
13.3%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burghill Community Academy
What are SATs results like at Burghill Community Academy?
Of the pupils at Burghill Community Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Burghill Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Burghill Community Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burghill Community Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Burghill Community Academy is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burghill Community Academy?
Burghill Community Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Burghill Community Academy?
Classes at Burghill Community Academy average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burghill Community Academy?
Burghill Community Academy has around 123 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burghill Community Academy?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Burghill Community Academy in 2024/25. 13.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burghill Community Academy?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Burghill Community Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Burghill Community Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burghill Community Academy?
Burghill Community Academy is at Burghill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)