Is St Michael's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 16th of 74 primary schools in Herefordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Michael's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at St Michael's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Michael's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Michael's 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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St Michael's CofE Primary School

Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3JU

Local ranking16th of 74 primary schools in Herefordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

121

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 113.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 9

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 118
Boys: 57 (50%)
Girls: 57 (50%)
Capacity: 121 (94% full)
SEND: 11.0%
FSM Eligible: 17.7%
EAL: 9.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 9.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,797/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.7%
White Other: 8.9%
White Irish: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Other: 0.9%

85.7%

White British

8.9%

White Other

1.8%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01568797241

admin@st-michaels.hereford.sch.uk

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Bodenham

Hereford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 143455
UKPRN: 10061349
Establishment No.: 3304
Trust: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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