Eastnor Parochial Primary School, Ledbury
Eastnor Parochial Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ledbury, part of Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 5 schools in Ledbury with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 118% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- 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
Eastnor Parochial Primary School in detail
Eastnor Parochial Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "This is where you will find a range of information about our outstanding school. It is our intention to showcase why it such a special place to learn, work and play! Eastnor is a small, rural school with a roll of approximately 100 pupils."
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, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Eastnor Parochial Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% 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 100% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Eastnor Parochial Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Eastnor Parochial Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Eastnor Parochial Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eastnor Parochial Primary School are Ledbury Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths); Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, 100% reading, 67% maths); Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery (3.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 62% maths); and Malvern Wells CofE Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths).
Eastnor Parochial Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Ledbury Primary SchoolBromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolColwall CofE Primary School and NurseryMalvern Wells CofE Primary School
The trust
Eastnor Parochial 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.
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 2 (2.1%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ledbury Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eastnor Parochial Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.3%
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 declined from 100% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
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
Keep up with Eastnor Parochial Primary School
Free school transport
Check free transport to Eastnor Parochial Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Eastnor Parochial 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Eastnor Parochial Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
118%
Over capacity
99 pupils
84 places
15 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ledbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ledbury
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
34
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,775
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,173
Per pupil
£658k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
9.2%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Eastnor Parochial Primary School
Questions parents ask about Eastnor Parochial Primary School
What are SATs results like at Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
Of the pupils at Eastnor Parochial Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Eastnor Parochial Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eastnor Parochial Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Eastnor Parochial 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 Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
Eastnor Parochial Primary School was full in 2025, at 118% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
Classes at Eastnor Parochial Primary School average 23.8 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 Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
Eastnor Parochial Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Eastnor Parochial Primary School in 2024/25. 9.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Eastnor Parochial 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 Eastnor Parochial 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 Eastnor Parochial Primary School?
Eastnor Parochial Primary School is at Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)