Holmer CofE Academy, Hereford

From the headteacher's welcome: "Holmer has had a school since 1857. We are dedicated to providing an inspiring and nurturing environment where children develop a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Situated in the heart of Hereford, our school is a vibrant and welcoming community that prioritizes academic excellence, personal growth, and strong values."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £3.75 per day.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Holmer CofE Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% 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 (82% in reading, 86% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 60 families put Holmer CofE Academy as their first choice and 142 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holmer CofE Academy are St Francis Xavier's Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 94% maths); St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 89% maths); Trinity Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); and Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 60% maths).

Holmer CofE Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Holmer CofE Academy is run by its own single-school academy trust.

64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holmer CofE Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 42 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 13 (3.1%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Hereford Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holmer Primary School (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 314 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Holmer CofE Academy issued 6 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Holmer CofE Academy are Whitecross Hereford (0.9 miles), Aylestone School (1.3 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.8 miles).