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.

113

Total schools

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 68% 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.