Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Friar Street, Hereford, HR4 0ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy is a primary school in Hereford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 28th of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2013, report published 5 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this school. They develop positive relationships with other pupils and with staff. Pupils say that the school is like one big family. They are kind and considerate and look out for each other. They are happy and feel safe in the school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils work hard to meet these expectations each day and are successful in doing so. Their behaviour is exemplary in all parts of the school, so that learning is very rarely disrupted. Children in early years are quick to learn the daily routines. Pupils know what bullying is and the different forms it can take. Bullying happens very occasionally, and staff deal with any issues as these arise. This prevents such incidents from happening again. The school is central to the local community. Pupils are very proud of the school's history and the age of the school building. They take their responsibilities seriously. These might include being on the school council or the eco-committee or being a sports captain. Pupils also enjoy visiting local places of interest or welcoming visitors who help to bring the curriculum to life. For example, recent visitors to school helped to recreate life in a rainforest.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not delivered as leaders intend. This means that pupils are not as well prepared for subsequent learning as they could be. Leaders should ensure that teachers are clear about the sequence of learning, so that pupils can successfully build on what they already know.
- In some subjects, leaders are new to their role and have not checked how the curriculum in their subject is delivered. In these subjects, leaders are not aware of how well pupils progress through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders have the time and training required to monitor pupils' learning more closely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
86 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
507 pupils on roll, with places for 616
Schools near Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Riverside Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE HEREFORDSHIRE MARCHES FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Orton
- Phone
- 01432273951
- Address
- Friar Street, Hereford, HR4 0AS
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 136761
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.