SchoolScoresStretton Sugwas CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, HR4 7AE
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 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 27 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 11th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 4% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%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
15 pupils in this year group.
73% — 10 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 94 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.6
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 41st highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 38th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 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 1st highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.4 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 42 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 31 state primary schools in Hereford. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 39.5% | 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
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burghill Community Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmer CofE Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lord Scudamore Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy?
79% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 138055.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.