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Marlbrook Primary School

Academy converter · Hereford · HR2 7NT

Ages 3–11 · 578 pupils · Herefordshire, County of

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-02

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

578 pupils · 630 places

Pupils on roll
578
Boys / girls
314 / 264
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
578 / 630 (92%)
Free school meals
32%
FSM pupils
180
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FERN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
FERN ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Ms Claire Smethurst

Location

Address
Green Croft, Redhill
Postcode
HR2 7NT
Town
Hereford
County
Herefordshire
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
District
Herefordshire, County of
Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 3–11, in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 578 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 32%.

Open schools in Hereford
65
Primary schools in Hereford
42
Academies among open schools in Hereford
45% (29)
Open schools in HR2
21
Primary in HR2
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.

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    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM17.7%
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    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM11.9%
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  • Holmer CofE Academy

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    • KS273%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM9.6%
    • Demand0.98

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Claire Smethurst
Telephone
01432266643
Website
http://www.marlbrookschool.com

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