Sutton Primary Academy, HEREFORD

In its own words: "At Sutton Primary Academy, it is our belief that every child should feel valued as an individual. We aim to provide opportunities for each child to fulfil their potential academically but also to develop and grow as individual personalities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Sutton Primary Academy, thank you for considering us in your search for the best school for your child. Picture of school We are very proud of Sutton Primary Academy and hope that you see that our school is an exciting place to be, full of happy, confident, well-motivated children and an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama, cooking and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £3.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 11 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Sutton Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 75% 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 72% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Sutton Primary Academy as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sutton Primary Academy are Marden Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 75% maths); Withington Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 29% maths); Wellington Primary School and Nursery (2.8 miles); and St Francis Xavier's Primary School (2.9 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 94% maths).

Sutton Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Sutton Primary 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.

4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 31 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Sutton Primary Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 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 Sutton Primary Academy.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Golden Cross Inn (opposite), 330 metres away.

Sutton Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.