Burley Gate CofE Primary School, Hereford

From the headteacher's welcome: "Burley Gate C E Primary School is a wonderful place where children flourish. We have a purpose built Nursery and three classes surrounded by beautiful countryside in rural Herefordshire. Our vision, 'Love your neighbour as yourself' encompasses our Christian values to inspire our children to become the best version of themselves."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket and dance.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Burley Gate CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 64% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Burley Gate CofE Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Burley Gate CofE Primary School are Withington Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 57% reading, 29% maths); Pencombe CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 91% maths); Sutton Primary Academy (3.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 75% maths); and Marden Primary Academy (4.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths).

Burley Gate CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Burley Gate CofE Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) 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.

Burley Gate CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Burley Gate CofE Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Telephone Exchange (opposite), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).

Burley Gate CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.