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Lugwardine Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Hereford, HR1 4DH

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,404 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Lugwardine Primary Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2014

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages5 to 11
Pupils150
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Kim Lane
TrustTHREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
Opened01 Apr 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 138035.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolHerefordshire, County ofEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%, similar to England, similar to Herefordshire, County of63%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.0%, worse than England, worse than Herefordshire, County of9%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Herefordshire, County of106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Herefordshire, County of104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Herefordshire, County of105105
Expected standard in reading83%, better than England, better than Herefordshire, County of76%76%
Expected standard in writing78%, better than England, similar to Herefordshire, County of75%73%
Expected standard in maths83%, better than England, better than Herefordshire, County of74%75%
Pupils taking tests23--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils150
Girls74
Boys76
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.9.3%
First language not English6.7%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.210
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.28.6%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.28
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6
Average class size21.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
88.7%
Other White
5.3%
Other mixed
2.7%
White and Black Caribbean
1.3%
African
1.3%
Gypsy/Roma
0.7%
Irish
0%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0%
White and Black African
0%
White and Asian
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher18.1
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.8
Teachers (FTE)8.3
Teaching assistants (FTE)6.94
Support staff (FTE)9.94
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/258
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/253
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/254

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.16
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.22
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.13
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.13
Applications from another local authority (Reception)0

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolHerefordshire, County ofEngland
Overall absence4.6%, better than England, similar to Herefordshire, County of4.6%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.7.9%, better than England, better than Herefordshire, County of10.5%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.4%, similar to England, worse than Herefordshire, County of0.8%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate2.6%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0.6%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Lugwardine Primary Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miSecondarySt Mary's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
1.5 miPrimaryWithington Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.8 miSecondaryThe Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
1.8 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Lugwardine Primary Academy

What is Lugwardine Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lugwardine Primary Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Sept 2014.

How does Lugwardine Primary Academy rank in England?

Lugwardine Primary Academy ranks 7,404 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Lugwardine Primary Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 65% of pupils at Lugwardine Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into Lugwardine Primary Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Lugwardine Primary Academy made 16 offers from 22 applications (1.4 per offer), and 13 of 13 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Lugwardine Primary Academy?

Lugwardine Primary Academy has 150 pupils aged 5 to 11.

What is the capacity of Lugwardine Primary Academy?

Lugwardine Primary Academy had 210 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Lugwardine Primary Academy?

At Lugwardine Primary Academy, the average class had 21.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18.1 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Lugwardine Primary Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Lugwardine Primary Academy missed 4.6% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 7.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.