Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School, Leominster
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leominster. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 8 schools in Leominster with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School in detail
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Ivington Church of England Primary and Pre-school and thank you for your interest in our school! We pride ourselves on the quality of the relationships between children, parents and staff. It is these positive relationships that help to nurture the children as they develop as learners."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% 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 (89% in reading, 84% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-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.
Admissions history and your chances at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School are Leominster Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 67% maths); Kingsland CofE School (3.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths); Stoke Prior Primary School (3.3 miles, 90% reading, 80% maths); and St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn (3.8 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Leominster Primary SchoolKingsland CofE SchoolStoke Prior Primary SchoolSt Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School (as of September 2025): 76% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (67%).
Who goes there
7.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 12 (11.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leominster Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School issued 3 suspensions, 2.9 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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2015, 11 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 February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where pupils thrive in reading and maths through excellent teaching and plenty of support when they need it. The school cares deeply about each child, including those with additional needs, and pupils develop into confident, responsible young people. Staff are clearly dedicated and well supported, creating a happy environment where children feel valued and secure.
Key Strengths
- Strong systematic approach to teaching early reading and mathematics with regular assessment and targeted intervention for pupils who need extra support
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with staff receiving training to deliver all subjects confidently
- Effective provision in the early years with engaging, stimulating activities that prepare children well for Year 1
- Positive school environment where pupils behave well, feel safe and enjoy school
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same curriculum and attain well
Areas for Improvement
- Writing development needs improvement, particularly handwriting fluency and presentation of written work
- Some staff expectations of pupils' writing are too low, and teaching approaches sometimes limit pupils' ability to write independently and at length
- Pupils have limited knowledge and understanding of fundamental British values such as democracy and tolerance
- Pupils lack awareness of different cultures, communities and faiths found in Britain and across the world
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
residential visits, school sleepovers, chess club, cricket club, football club
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School is a small, rural school at the heart of the community that has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school demonstrates high ambitions and pupils work hard and are successful, particularly in reading and mathematics.
At a Glance
29.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 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 declined from 89% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.4
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
19.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-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)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
91%
Near capacity
103 pupils
113 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leominster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leominster
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
23
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
34.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
54
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
10.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,121
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,436
Per pupil
£735k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
18.9%
Persistent absence
90
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
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
Questions parents ask about Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
What are SATs results like at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Of the pupils at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
No fixed boundary. When Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-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 Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 113 places.
How big are the classes at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Classes at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School average 20.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School has around 102 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School in 2024/25. 18.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-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 Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School?
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School is at Ivington, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)