Lea CofE Primary School, Ross-on-Wye
Lea CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Ross-on-Wye. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 11 schools in Ross-on-Wye with published results, and 13,886th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Lea CofE Primary School in detail
Lea CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Lea C of E Primary School, we provide a safe, inclusive environment to enable everyone in our school community to aspire to achieve their full potential. Our broad and engaging curriculum supports our pupils in mastering key skills and a desire to take their learning forward. Children are inspired and aspirations are raised."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey and choir.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils at Lea CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 44% 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 65% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lea CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Lea CofE Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Lea CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lea CofE Primary School are Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); Hope Brook CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Gorsley Goffs Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 53% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lea CofE Primary School.
Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary SchoolMitcheldean Endowed Primary SchoolHope Brook CofE Primary SchoolGorsley Goffs Primary School
Who goes there
5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (30.5%) received SEN support and 4 (4.2%) 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
Lea CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 Lea CofE Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bromsash Turn (opposite), 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lea CofE Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 11.1 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 school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 65% to 56% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 44% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
25.0
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
Keep up with Lea CofE Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lea CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lea 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
100 pupils
105 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ross-on-Wye
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ross-on-Wye
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
29
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
34.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
47
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,121
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,547
Per pupil
£712k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
18.4%
Persistent absence
87
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lea CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lea CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lea CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 56% reached the expected standard in reading and 44% did so in maths.
What is Lea CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lea CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Lea CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lea 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 Lea CofE Primary School?
Lea CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Lea CofE Primary School?
Classes at Lea CofE 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 Lea CofE Primary School?
Lea CofE Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lea CofE Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Lea CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 18.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lea CofE Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea CofE Primary School?
Lea CofE Primary School is at Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)