Best 3 Primary schools in Herefordshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Walford Nursery & Primary School (Primary) in Ross-on-Wye; Eastnor Parochial Primary School (Primary) in Ledbury; Riverside Primary School (Primary) in Hereford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Walford Nursery & Primary School, Eastnor Parochial Primary School and Riverside Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Ledbury, Herefordshire and Hereford, Herefordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Walford Nursery & Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Walford Nursery & Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Walford Nursery & Primary School HR9 5SA	Eastnor Parochial Primary School HR8 1RA	Riverside Primary School HR2 7JF
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5SA	Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RA	Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JF
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Sep 2024	1 10 Jun 2024	1 10 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	100	630
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Herefordshire, County of (884)	DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Herefordshire, County of (884)
Website	www.walfordprimaryschool.co.uk	www.eastnorschool.co.uk	www.riverside.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone	01989562209	01531632509	01432274653
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Walford Nursery & Primary School

HR9 5SA

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5SA
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Herefordshire, County of (884)
Website: www.walfordprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01989562209

Eastnor Parochial Primary School

HR8 1RA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1RA
Ofsted: 1 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.eastnorschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01531632509

Riverside Primary School

HR2 7JF

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 7JF
Ofsted: 1 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Herefordshire, County of (884)
Website: www.riverside.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01432274653

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.