Eardisley CofE Primary School, Hereford
Eardisley CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hereford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 38 schools in Hereford with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Eardisley CofE Primary School in detail
Eardisley CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our Christian vision, based on the words "love one another" (John 15:12), is brought to life through our values of friendship, joy, and determination . These values guide everything we do, helping every member of our school community grow in character, kindness, and confidence. In all that we do, our values shine through."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, gardening and art.
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Eardisley CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eardisley CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Eardisley CofE Primary School as their first choice and 14 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Eardisley CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eardisley CofE Primary School are Almeley Primary School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths); Clifford Primary School (4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 100% maths); Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 81% reading, 63% maths); and Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School (4.1 miles).
Eardisley CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Almeley Primary SchoolClifford Primary SchoolStaunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary SchoolStaunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
Who goes there
8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Eardisley CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Eardisley CofE Primary School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Suspensions and exclusions
Eardisley CofE Primary School 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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Eardisley CofE Primary School
October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Kindness
4 Sep 2026
From Eardisley CofE Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
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You apply to the council where you live. Eardisley CofE Primary School 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
103%
Over capacity
108 pupils
105 places
3 pupils over capacity 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
65
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,064
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,058
Per pupil
£715k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.0%
Persistent absence
100
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Eardisley CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eardisley CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eardisley CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Eardisley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eardisley CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Eardisley CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eardisley CofE Primary School 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 Eardisley CofE Primary School?
Eardisley CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Eardisley CofE Primary School?
Classes at Eardisley CofE Primary School average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Eardisley CofE Primary School?
Eardisley CofE Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eardisley CofE Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Eardisley CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 13% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eardisley CofE Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Eardisley CofE Primary School 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 Eardisley CofE Primary School?
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 Eardisley CofE Primary School?
Eardisley CofE Primary School is at Eardisley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6NS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)