SchoolScoresHampton Dene Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed
Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1RT
01432 273232 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 January 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Hereford comparisons use the 24 of its 42 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 18 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hereford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hereford figures pool parents at the Hereford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
35 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Herefordshire, County of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 95 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 60 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 12.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 10.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 32nd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 25th highest of 31 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadlands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Xavier's Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017, before conversion) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lord Scudamore Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's RC Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Riverside Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmer CofE Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hampton Dene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hampton Dene Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hampton Dene Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hampton Dene Primary School?
88% of the 81 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Hampton Dene Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hampton Dene Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Hampton Dene Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116680.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.