SchoolScoresLugwardine Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST
Barneby Avenue, Bartestree, Hereford, HR1 4DH
01432 850449 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 September 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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 23rd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 12th 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. | 32% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 17% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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
23 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 12.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 10.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 31 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 62.5% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Withington Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hampton Dene Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadlands Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mordiford CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Xavier's Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lugwardine Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lugwardine Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 September 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Lugwardine Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lugwardine Primary Academy?
78% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lugwardine Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lugwardine Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Lugwardine Primary Academy as their first choice for 16 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 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 138035.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.