Compare Riverside Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School

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: Riverside Primary School (Primary) in Hereford; St Francis Xavier's Primary School (Primary) in Hereford; St James' Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Hereford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Riverside Primary School, St Francis Xavier's Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Hereford, Herefordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Riverside Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Riverside Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Riverside Primary School HR2 7JF	St Francis Xavier's Primary School HR1 1DT	St James' Church of England Primary School HR1 2QN
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JF	Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1DT	Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2QN
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Jun 2024	1 19 Oct 2021	1 24 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	630	210	218
Capacity utilisation	Near 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)	Herefordshire, County of (884)	ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.riverside.hereford.sch.uk	www.st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk	www.stjamesceschool.org
Telephone	01432274653	01432273941	01432273961
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

St Francis Xavier's Primary School

HR1 1DT

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1DT
Ofsted: 1 19 Oct 2021
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Herefordshire, County of (884)
Website: www.st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01432273941

St James' Church of England Primary School

HR1 2QN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2QN
Ofsted: 1 24 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stjamesceschool.org
Telephone: 01432273961

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.

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