Pencombe CofE Primary School, Bromyard

In its own words: "At Pencombe CofE Primary we believe in entitlement and the right for everyone to be valued and respected for who they are. We believe our pupils are entitled to the best education possible, irrespective of race, colour, gender, ability and/or geographical location."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Pencombe CofE Primary is a very special place. I am extremely proud to be the Head of School at Pencombe. Our dedicated staff and whole school community, ensure our children are at the centre of everything we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, multi-sports, choir, gardening, eco club, art, film and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £2.50 per session.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Pencombe CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% 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 (100% in reading, 88% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Pencombe CofE Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Pencombe CofE Primary School are Bredenbury Primary School (2.3 miles, 78% reading, 78% maths); St Peter's Primary School (3.1 miles, 81% reading, 77% maths); Burley Gate CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 67% maths); and St Michael's CofE Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).

Pencombe CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 1 (1.6%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Pencombe CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 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 Pencombe CofE Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Shelter (adjacent), 160 metres away.

Pencombe CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.