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7 state primary schools within 2 miles and 5 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of HR1, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near HR1

7 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of HR1, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Lugwardine Primary Academy

    State primary · Hereford · 1.1 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 48% in England · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Some aspects not as strong. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.9 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

    State primary · Church of England · Hereford · 1.8 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 10% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points

      Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Hampton Dene Primary School

    State primary · Hereford · 1.0 miles

    59of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.8 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 29 of 37. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Broadlands Primary School

    State primary · Hereford · 1.1 miles

    54of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters1.2 of 20 points

      Better than 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.5 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 10.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Paul's CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Hereford · 0.89 miles

    46of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.89 miles · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.1 of 20 points

      0.89 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 56 of 57. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. St James' Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Hereford · 1.9 miles

    46of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 37% in England · absence 3.5% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 29 of 31. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 31.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Francis Xavier's Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Hereford · 1.5 miles

    45of 100

    Results: top 11% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · absence 3.8% (similar schools 4.0%)

    How it scored 45
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.8 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 40. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near HR1

5 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of HR1, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. St Mary's RC High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Hereford · 0.57 miles

    59of 100

    0.57 miles · results: top 43% in England · absence 5.1% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.7 of 20 points

      0.57 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 144 of 189. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Aylestone School

    State secondary · Hereford · 0.97 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.97 miles · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters1 of 20 points

      Better than 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.80 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.1 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 21.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

    State secondary · Church of England · Hereford · 0.78 miles

    44of 100

    0.78 miles · results: better than 37% of schools in England · classes of 26 on average

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 184 of 189. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Whitecross Hereford

    State secondary · Hereford · 3.1 miles

    44of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 3.1 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.30 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.7 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 182 of 193. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Hereford Church of England Academy

    State secondary · Christian · Hereford · 3.1 miles

    41of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 3.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)

    How it scored 41
    • Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points

      Better than 1% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -1.09 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.6 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of HR1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 28.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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