St Martin's Primary School is a primary school in Hereford, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

St Martin's Primary School currently has around 360 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.

School Information

Address: Holly Bush Walk, Hereford, HR2 6AF
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Herefordshire, County of
Headteacher / Principal: Rachel Matthews Tim Wilson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116685

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 360
Number of Boys: 190
Number of Girls: 170

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.6% 8.2%

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.4)
Writing: Above Average (2.4)
Maths: Above Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.8
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Martin's Primary School
Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Martin's Primary School
Holly Bush Walk , HR2 6AF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Boycott Road , HR2 7RN
3out of 4 345 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hunderton Junior School
Belmont Avenue , Hunderton HR2 7JF
- not rated 576 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hunderton Infants' School
Belmont Avenue , HR2 7JF
- not rated 576 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyebridge Sports College
Stanberrow Road , Redhill HR2 7NG
- not rated 1,263 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hereford Church of England Academy
Marlbrook Road , Redhill HR2 7NG
2out of 4 1,263 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Robert Owen Academy
Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS
- not rated 1,621 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Aylestone School
Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY
2out of 4 2,739 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU
3out of 4 2,969 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hereford College of Arts
Folly Lane , HR1 1LT
- not rated 2,402 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
Folly Lane , HR1 1LS
- not rated 2,421 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hereford Sixth Form College
Folly Lane , HR1 1LU
- not rated 2,466 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Hereford Sixth Form College
Folly Lane , HR1 1LU
- not rated 2,466 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Aconbury Centre
Ross Road , HR2 7RL
- not rated 127 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blackmarston School
Honddu Close , HR2 7NX
- not rated 872 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Blackmarston School
Honddu Close , HR2 7NX
1out of 4 876 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hereford Cathedral Junior School
28 Castle Street , HR1 2NW
- not rated 938 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Old Deanery , The Cathedral Close HR1 2NG
- not rated 996 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.