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Holmer CofE Academy
Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RX, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.7 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 3% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, while the school excels in many areas, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively modest at 14%.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.06853, -2.72271 · HR4 9RX
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN137731
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holmerceacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmer CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holmer CofE Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Holmer CofE Academy a good school?
Holmer CofE Academy scores 96.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holmer CofE Academy?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holmer CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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