St Michael's CofE Primary School, Hereford

From the headteacher's welcome: "We have a Nursery and four classes surrounded by beautiful countryside in rural Herefordshire. Our vision, 'Growing and learning together' encompasses our Christian values to inspire our children to become the best version of themselves. We are a positive, dedicated team who work hard to ensure our children reach their full potential."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's CofE Primary School 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 rose from 89% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put St Michael's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Michael's CofE Primary School are Marden Primary Academy (2.2 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths); Wellington Primary School and Nursery (2.7 miles); Sutton Primary Academy (3.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 75% maths); and Stoke Prior Primary School (3.6 miles, 90% reading, 80% maths).

St Michael's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

St Michael's CofE Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 5 (4.4%) 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.

St Michael's CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 Michael's CofE Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Memorial (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).

In 2024/25, St Michael's CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.