Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School.
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School, Hereford
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hereford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 27th-highest of the 38 schools in Hereford with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School are Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Eardisley CofE Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); Peterchurch Primary School (4.2 miles, Good, 43% reading, 57% maths); and Almeley Primary School (4.5 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths).
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary SchoolEardisley CofE Primary SchoolPeterchurch Primary SchoolAlmeley Primary School
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
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).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
14.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 80% to 56% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
16.5
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School is in Herefordshire, County of; for families living there:
- Herefordshire, County of's school travel policy: School transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
97 pupils
105 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hereford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hereford
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
2,131
Applications
1,553
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
23.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
34
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,086
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,261
Per pupil
£619k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
86
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School
What are SATs results like at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
Of the pupils at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
Classes at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School has around 84 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Where is Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School?
Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School is at Staunton-on-Wye, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7LT.