Garway Primary School, Hereford
Garway Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hereford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 38 schools in Hereford with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Garway Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Garway Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% 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 46% in reading and 46% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Garway Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Garway Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Garway Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Garway Primary School are St Weonard's Academy (2.3 miles, Outstanding); Cross Ash C.P. School (3.9 miles); Llangrove CE Academy (4.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 64% maths); and Ewyas Harold Primary School (5.8 miles, Requires improvement, 81% reading, 94% maths).
Garway Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
St Weonard's AcademyCross Ash C.P. SchoolLlangrove CE AcademyEwyas Harold Primary School
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Garway Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 6 (6.8%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Garway Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 Garway Primary School.
The area around the school
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).
Suspensions and exclusions
Garway 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; 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Garway Primary School excels at making your child feel safe, valued and challenged. The school lives by its motto 'Be the best version of yourself - enjoy and achieve', with pupils demonstrating excellent behaviour, positive attitudes to learning, and strong pride in their school. Beyond academics, the school invests heavily in children's wellbeing, offering music lessons, sports and enrichment activities alongside strong teaching in reading and maths.
Key Strengths
- Consistent and well-delivered phonics programme that helps all pupils develop reading confidence and fluency
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum in English and mathematics with effective use of recap tasks to build knowledge
- Strong personal development focus with excellent opportunities for leadership, community contribution, and learning about diverse cultures and faiths
- Excellent provision for mental and physical health including morning movers, musical instrument learning, and varied enrichment activities
- Significant improvement in pupil attendance, now close to national average
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil knowledge across wider curriculum subjects - teachers are not always secure about what pupils have learned and where gaps exist
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are stronger in English and maths but not consistent across all subjects, limiting access to learning in some areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The school has created a strong culture of 'speak out to stay safe' where pupils know there is always an adult to talk to.
Extracurricular Activities
Morning movers, musical instrument learning (cello, violin, recorder), archery, ballet, lacrosse, cheerleading, Welsh club, friendship bench support, young leadership roles, road safety monitoring
Garway Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils achieve well, behave positively, and feel safe in a school that promotes high expectations and strong values.
At a Glance
4.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 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 improved from 46% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 46% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.6
Avg class size
16.5
Infant (KS1)
18.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Garway Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Garway Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Garway 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 Garway Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
97 pupils
105 places
8 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
25.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
88
Total Pupils
41
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
9.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,624
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,210
Per pupil
£673k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
7.4%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Garway Primary School
What are SATs results like at Garway Primary School?
Of the pupils at Garway Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Garway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Garway Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Garway Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Garway 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 Garway Primary School?
Garway Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Garway Primary School?
Classes at Garway Primary School average 17.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Garway Primary School?
Garway Primary School has around 88 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Garway Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Garway Primary School in 2024/25. 7.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Garway Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Garway 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 Garway 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 Garway Primary School?
Garway Primary School is at Garway, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8RQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)