St Weonard's Academy, Hereford

In its own words: "We seek to ensure that all children in our school develop their academic, social and personal potential to the full and grow into competent, tolerant adults who can work together co-operatively, manage their own lives and play their full part as responsible citizens and life-long learners. St Weonards is a ‘values’ based school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to welcome you to St Weonards Academy, a small, friendly and ambitious school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. At St Weonards, we are incredibly proud of the warm and nurturing environment we provide."

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put St Weonard's Academy as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 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 Weonard's Academy are Garway Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 75% maths); Llangrove CE Academy (3.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 64% maths); Much Birch CofE Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and King's Caple Primary Academy (5.1 miles, Outstanding).

St Weonard's Academy is one of 4 schools run by The Herefordshire Marches Federation of Academies, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 7 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 11 (28.9%) 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 autism.

St Weonard's Academy has a resourced provision for autism: 9 places, 9 pupils on roll.

St Weonard's Academy had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 4 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 Weonard's Academy.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).

In 2024/25, St Weonard's Academy issued 3 suspensions, 6.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.