What is the best primary school in Hereford?

On our composite score, St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn is the top-ranked primary school in Hereford, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Hereford?

There are 40 primary schools in Hereford with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Hereford ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Hereford?

Applications for Reception places in Hereford starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Hereford

Compare 40 top-rated primary schools in Hereford, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn.

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The best primary schools in Hereford

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St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn

St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

St Francis Xavier's Primary School

Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School

Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School

Canon Pyon CofE Academy

Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy

Holmer CofE Academy

Marden Primary Academy

St Michael's CofE Primary School

Trinity Primary School

Burghill Community Academy

Eardisley CofE Primary School

Hampton Dene Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Michaelchurch Escley Primary School

Much Birch CofE Primary School

Riverside Primary School

Madley Primary School

Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

Garway Primary School

Mordiford CofE Primary School

Peterchurch Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School

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