Is Much Birch CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 33rd of 74 primary schools in Herefordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Much Birch CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Much Birch CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Much Birch CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Much Birch CofE Primary School 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).

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Much Birch CofE Primary School

Much Birch, Hereford, HR2 8HL

Local ranking33rd of 74 primary schools in Herefordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 182
Boys: 96 (55%)
Girls: 80 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (84% full)
SEND: 13.2%
FSM Eligible: 2.8%
EAL: 2.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 12.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,575/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.5%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
White Other: 1.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%
Black Other: 0.6%

88.5%

White British

3.9%

Mixed Other

1.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01981540254

admin@much-birch.hereford.sch.uk

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Much Birch

Hereford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 116833
UKPRN: 10078517
Establishment No.: 3079

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