Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Herefordshire, County of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 113 schools across Herefordshire, County of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Herefordshire, County of has 113 primary & secondary schools, of which 19 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 76 rated Good — 84% of primary & secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Barrs Court School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Herefordshire, County of follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

113
Total schools
19
Outstanding
17%
Outstanding rate
64.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Barrs Court School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Weonard's Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 The Beacon College
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Much Marcle CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Longtown Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
6. Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
7. St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn
Primary
 Good 90 View school
8. Walford Nursery & Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
9. St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
10. Clifford Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
11. Eastnor Parochial Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
12. Holmer CofE Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
13. Wigmore Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
14. St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
15. Pencombe CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
16. St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
17. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. The Elms School
Not applicable
 — 80 View school
19. Westfield School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
20. Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Herefordshire, County of?
There are 113 primary & secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of, of which 19 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Herefordshire, County of?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Herefordshire, County of is Barrs Court School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Herefordshire, County of?
Primary and secondary school applications in Herefordshire, County of are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Herefordshire, County of council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Herefordshire, County of?
17% of primary & secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 84.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.