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Pencombe CofE Primary School
Pencombe, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4SH, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
64
Capacity
56
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 82% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 10% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 73.8 indicates it outperforms 74% of other schools, suggesting a solid community standing. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other6.3%
Asian Other1.6%
Location
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52.17215, -2.58555 · HR7 4SH
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN116907
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitepencombe.hmfa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pencombe CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pencombe CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2013.
Is Pencombe CofE Primary School a good school?
Pencombe CofE Primary School scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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