Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Michaelchurch Escley, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, Hereford, HR2 0PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a primary school in Hereford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 8th of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 June 2016, report published 19 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 December 2022
Pupils enjoy their time at school. 'It's as good as it gets,' said one pupil about mathematics lessons, reflecting the views of other classmates. The school lives up to its belief in 'a happy childhood at its core'. Leaders want all pupils to do as well as they can in their work. They have successfully designed a curriculum to stretch and challenge pupils of all abilities, so that they achieve well. Behaviour in lessons and around school is of a high standard. Pupils look out for each other at playtime. The 'walk tall' ambassadors help them to feel safe in school. They know there is someone to talk to who, if a rare incident of bullying occurs, will get it sorted. Pupils respect others from different backgrounds. This is exemplified in how they have befriended Ukrainian refugees new to the school. Leaders make much of their beautiful rural setting to enable pupils to develop a curiosity of their local environment. Trips to London and Birmingham help pupils to experience life in culturally diverse Britain. Despite the small size of the school, pupils have competed successfully in tournaments with larger settings, and are proud of the sports trophy they have won.
What the school should improve
- Revisions to the curriculum in some subjects have been introduced more recently than others. As a result, they have not been as securely embedded as other subjects in taking account of the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively in all subjects to take account of the needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
63 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterchurch Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Longtown Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Clifford Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Ewyas Harold Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% met the expected standard |
| Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Crocker
- Phone
- 01981510208
- Address
- Michaelchurch Escley, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School, Hereford, HR2 0PT
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116714
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.