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Much Birch CofE Primary School
Much Birch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8HL, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
182
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 8%, the school is generally viewed positively, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than over half of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
White Other1.6%
Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.97452, -2.72773 · HR2 8HL
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN116833
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Much Birch CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Much Birch CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Much Birch CofE Primary School a good school?
Much Birch CofE Primary School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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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