Our Lady's RC Primary School, Hereford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Our Lady's RC Primary creates a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe and cared for. The school excels at pastoral support and inclusion, with effective early help for struggling pupils and strong support for those with additional needs. Pupils enjoy coming to school because of the positive relationships with staff and the inclusive Catholic community that celebrates diversity.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with all legal requirements met and pupils feeling safe
- Excellent pastoral care and support, including 'snack and chat' opportunities and early intervention for struggling pupils
- Inclusive approach that places inclusion at the heart of decision-making, with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Attendance above national averages with persistent absence below national averages
- Well-structured early years provision with clear emphasis on communication and language
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of teaching across the school, particularly in using checks on learning to help pupils correct errors
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge in writing, especially punctuation and spelling
- Fewer pupils reaching higher standards in reading and mathematics compared to national peers
- Need for more consistent application of adaptations to support individual pupil needs across all lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture established where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
gardening clubs, sports clubs, trips, assemblies, visitors sharing cultural backgrounds
Our Lady's RC Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic primary where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school has a positive culture with effective pastoral support, though there are areas where teaching consistency and pupil achievement in writing need further development.
At a Glance
17.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 67%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
181 pupils
210 capacity
29 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hereford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hereford
Admissions Demand - Herefordshire, County of
Places available
2,120
Applications
1,554
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Primary admissions across Herefordshire, County of (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.54314%
Overall absence
10.05917%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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