Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
Ivington, Leominster, HR6 0JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School is a primary school in Leominster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 7th of 8 primary schools in Leominster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2015, report published 11 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
This small, rural school is at the heart of the community. As such, all pupils learn about the importance of farming and pupils are involved in other community activities. Most pupils behave well and feel safe at school. Staff and pupils demonstrate resilience and cooperation. This is particularly notable following the significant disruption caused by recent flooding at the school. Pupils' education continues to function effectively, regardless of these challenges. The school is ambitious and expectations for achievement are high. Pupils work hard and are successful. The well-organised curriculum and support provided enable most pupils to reach the standards expected for their age, particularly in reading and mathematics. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Carefully chosen visits, clubs and experiences help bring learning to life. Pupils enjoy the residential visits and fun sleepovers in school that staff organise. Extra-curricular clubs enable pupils to extend their interests and skills beyond the classroom, these include chess, cricket and football. Pupils are happy at school. They readily take on additional roles and responsibilities, such as prefects, bus monitors or digital leaders. These opportunities build pupils' leadership and organisational skills. Older pupils demonstrate high levels of maturity when supporting younger children.
What the school should improve
- The school has not developed some elements of writing transcription sufficiently well, particularly handwriting. Additionally, some pupils are unable to write independently or at length because expectations of them are too low. The school should ensure that the curriculum supports pupils to write with increasing accuracy and confidence over time.
- The school has not ensured that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils have limited knowledge of fundamental British values, including the cultures and faiths of people living in Britain. The school should extend pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values and understanding of those from different backgrounds and faiths.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
102 pupils on roll, with places for 121
Schools near Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Kingsland CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Prior Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Luston Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melanie Smith
- Phone
- 01568720216
- Address
- Ivington, Leominster, HR6 0JH
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116894
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.