St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn, Hereford

In its own words: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our much-loved and respected Principal, Peter Kyles, has sadly died after a short illness. As many of you know, Peter has been the heart of St Mary’s for so many years."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and forest school.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn reached the expected standard in reading and 100% 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, 100% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn are Weobley Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 84% maths); Pembridge CofE Primary School (2.7 miles); Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School (3.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); and Canon Pyon CofE Academy (4.1 miles, Good, 60% reading, 70% maths).

St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn is run by its own single-school academy trust.

10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) 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.

St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crown Inn (adjacent), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).

St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.