Marlbrook Primary School is a primary school in Hereford, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Marlbrook Primary School currently has around 623 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Green Croft, Hereford, HR2 7NT |
| Website: | http://www.marlbrookschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01432266643 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Claire Smethurst |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151069 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 623 |
| Number of Boys: | 337 |
| Number of Girls: | 286 |
| White British | 79.60% | 496 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 50 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 4 |
| African | 0.50% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlbrook Primary School Green Croft , Redhill HR2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Boycott Road , HR2 7RN | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Primary School Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyebridge Sports College Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | - not rated | 340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | - not rated | 145 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmarston School Honddu Close , HR2 7NX | 1out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aconbury Centre Ross Road , HR2 7RL | - not rated | 888 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Redcap School 32 Broomy Hill , HR4 0LH | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hereford Cathedral Junior School 28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.