Marden Primary Academy, Hereford

In its own words: "The school makes very good use of its magnificent grounds and is proud of its outdoor learning opportunities. Interesting activities and effective questioning from adults ensures that pupils are engaged and making progress."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be the Headteacher of such a positive and happy school. Our children are kind and caring and do their very best in all that they do. Our staff are enthusiastic and committed to providing children with a wide range of wonderful learning opportunities and in supporting them in their all-round development as individuals."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball and rugby.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Marden Primary Academy 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 69% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Marden Primary Academy as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Marden Primary Academy are Sutton Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 75% maths); Wellington Primary School and Nursery (1.8 miles); St Michael's CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Withington Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 57% reading, 29% maths).

Marden Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

26.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 16 pupils (16.5%) received SEN support and 6 (6.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Marden Primary Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Marden Primary Academy.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rudge Grove (opposite), 160 metres away.

In 2024/25, Marden Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.