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Walford Nursery & Primary School
Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5SA, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.6 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
183
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 84% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 97.6, which ranks it better than 98% of schools. While detailed data on progress measures is limited, the overall academic success indicates a strong learning environment for children aged 5 to 11.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other5.5%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
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51.88597, -2.59265 · HR9 5SA
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN116743
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Walford Nursery & Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Walford Nursery & Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2024.
Is Walford Nursery & Primary School a good school?
Walford Nursery & Primary School scores 97.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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