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Lugwardine Primary Academy

Academy converter · Hereford · HR1 4DH

Ages 5–11 · 150 pupils · Herefordshire, County of

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Ofsted

Some aspects not as strong

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

5.1%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Some aspects not as strong

Inspection date

2025-04-01

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)71%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.2%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
178

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

25

Places offered

25

1st-preference offers

25

Total preferences (any rank)
42
Preferred offers (top 3)
25
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill71%

150 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
150
Boys / girls
76 / 74
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
150 / 210 (71%)
Free school meals
9.3%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Three Counties Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kim Lane

Location

Address
Barneby Avenue, Bartestree
Postcode
HR1 4DH
Town
Hereford
County
Herefordshire
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
District
Herefordshire, County of
Constituency
North Herefordshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 150 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 9.3%.

Open schools in Hereford
65
Primary schools in Hereford
42
Academies among open schools in Hereford
45% (29)
Open schools in HR1
26
Primary in HR1
15
Open schools in Herefordshire, County of LA
115
Primary in Herefordshire, County of LA
78

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HerefordNear HR1

  • Withington Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 3QE · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS227%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM24.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

  • St Paul's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 1UX · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM6.3%
    • Demand0.95

    1.8 miles away

  • Hampton Dene Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 1RT · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM11.9%
    • Demand1.10

    2.0 miles away

  • Broadlands Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 1HY · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 2–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM31.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

  • Mordiford CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 4LW · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 2–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM11.6%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • St Francis Xavier's Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 1DT · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM7.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.6 miles away

  • St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hereford · HR1 2DY · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 2–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM24.3%
    • Demand1.10

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kim Lane
Telephone
01432850449
Website
www.lugwardine.hereford.sch.uk

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