Lugwardine Primary Academy, Hereford
Lugwardine Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Hereford, part of Three Counties Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 38 schools in Hereford with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Lugwardine Primary Academy in detail
Lugwardine Primary Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our mission statement, 'Learning and growing together!', reflects what our learning community is all about. At Lugwardine Primary Academy, children, parents, staff, and governors are valued for the contribution they make to the work and life of the school. We pride ourselves on being a school with a warm heart and a big smile."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Lugwardine Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 89% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lugwardine Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Lugwardine Primary Academy as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Lugwardine Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lugwardine Primary Academy are Withington Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 29% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 63% maths); Hampton Dene Primary School (2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 86% maths); and Broadlands Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 46% reading, 58% maths).
Lugwardine Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Withington Primary SchoolSt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolHampton Dene Primary SchoolBroadlands Primary School
The trust
Lugwardine Primary Academy is one of 5 schools run by Three Counties Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lugwardine Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 37% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (37%).
Who goes there
9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hereford Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (opposite), 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lugwardine Primary Academy issued 4 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lugwardine Primary Academy are St Mary's RC High School (0.6 miles) and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (1.8 miles).
St Mary's RC High SchoolThe Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lugwardine Primary Academy helps pupils learn to read fluently and quickly through expert teaching. The school is calm and well-behaved, with pupils feeling safe and supported by caring staff. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and learning, and newer leadership is working with energy and determination to improve the school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils learn to read quickly and fluently through a well-structured phonics programme with regular progress checks
- Strong behaviour expectations and consistent application create a calm, purposeful school where pupils feel safe and supported
- Good teaching of new knowledge with clear explanations and effective use of resources across most subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some subjects for older pupils is not broad enough, leaving gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills
- Pupils struggle to remember what they have learned in the longer term because teaching does not help them link topics together effectively
- Checks on pupils' learning lack consistency and rigour, so errors and misconceptions are not corrected promptly
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs (mostly sport-focused), breakfast club, library responsibilities, school council, animal care (rabbits)
Lugwardine Primary Academy is a primary school where pupils are keen to learn and behave well, with strong staff-pupil relationships and a calm, purposeful environment. However, some aspects of the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, particularly in how some subjects are taught to older pupils.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 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 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 82% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Lugwardine Primary Academy
A busy summer term
3 Jul 2026
Summer Sports at Lugwardine
3 Jul 2026
Bunny Paradise Makeover
22 May 2026
British Science Week 2026
17 Apr 2026
Lights, Camera, Action!
17 Apr 2026
Extra Curricular Clubs
30 Jan 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Lugwardine Primary Academy 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
155 pupils
210 places
55 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
22.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
150
Total Pupils
76
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,395
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,301
Per pupil
£909k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
148
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
Lugwardine Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Lugwardine Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Lugwardine Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Lugwardine Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Lugwardine Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lugwardine Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Lugwardine Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Lugwardine Primary Academy 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 Lugwardine Primary Academy?
Lugwardine Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Lugwardine Primary Academy?
Classes at Lugwardine Primary Academy average 21.4 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 Lugwardine Primary Academy?
Lugwardine Primary Academy has around 150 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lugwardine Primary Academy?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Lugwardine Primary Academy in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lugwardine Primary Academy?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Lugwardine Primary Academy 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 Lugwardine Primary Academy?
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 Lugwardine Primary Academy?
Lugwardine Primary Academy is at Barneby Avenue, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)