Much Marcle CofE Primary School
Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Much Marcle CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ledbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 5 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 June 2026
Pupils are incredibly proud of their school and the important roles they play in making it such a lovely place to be. They are warmly welcomed into school each morning by staff who know them, and their families, extremely well. This helps pupils to feel safe and well looked after. The strong sense of community enables pupils and staff alike to flourish. Here, pupils firmly understand that 'from tiny seeds, grow mighty trees!' There are very high expectations for pupils' behaviour and academic success. Pupils relish living up to these and love learning. They attend and achieve well. At each stage through the school, pupils are very well prepared for their next steps in education. Pupils who face barriers to learning or wellbeing benefit from the school's unwavering commitment to inclusion. No stone is left unturned in providing highly effective support for them. Consequently, all pupils thrive. Pupils behave impeccably. They are kind and considerate to each other, to staff and to visitors. They are very respectful of their school environment and play happily together in this small, mixed-age class school. Pupils do not worry about poor behaviour or bullying because they say it rarely happens, and if it does, staff quickly resolve any concerns. All pupils play an active role in the life of the school, which sits firmly at the heart of its local community. Pupils learn what makes their local community special and take pride in belonging to their school houses, named after local apples. Pupils also learn about wider issues and life in modern Britain. For example, pupils vote for leaders of the Pupil Parliament, including their prime minister, deputy prime minister and ministers in various cabinet positions. This helps pupils to develop a real sense of responsibility and belonging through their positive contributions.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to embed the recent improvements to the teaching of handwriting so that pupils' handwriting becomes consistent across the breadth of the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Much Marcle CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cam Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Ledbury Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 31% met the expected standard |
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs L Davies
- Phone
- 01531660607
- Address
- Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LY
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 151252
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.