Best Primary Schools in Herefordshire, County of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 78 schools across Herefordshire, County of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

21%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn Primary	Good	86	View school
🥈	Longtown Community Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
🥉	Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
4.	Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
5.	Eastnor Parochial Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
6.	Clifford Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
7.	Kingsland CofE School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
8.	Pencombe CofE Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
9.	Bosbury CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
10.	Holmer CofE Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
11.	Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
12.	Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
13.	Whitchurch CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
14.	Sutton Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
15.	Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
16.	Hampton Dene Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
17.	Mordiford CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
18.	Stoke Prior Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	71	View school
19.	Madley Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
20.	Bredenbury Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	70	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Herefordshire, County of?

There are 78 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, of which 16 (21%) 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 St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn. 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?

21% of primary schools in Herefordshire, County of are rated Outstanding and 73% 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.