Pencombe CofE Primary School
Pencombe, Bromyard, HR7 4SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pencombe CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bromyard for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 11th of 71 primary schools in Herefordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2013, report published 21 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 April 2024
The pupils, their parents and the staff agree that Pencombe Church of England Primary School is like one big family. There is a strong sense of community and belonging here; pupils don't just attend 'this' school, they attend 'their' school. Pupils behave well in class and during playtimes. They are kind and considerate towards others and social times are harmonious. Pupils of all ages play nicely together and older pupils relish helping their younger friends. Pupils say that incidences of unkindness or poor behaviour are very rare. They have complete trust in the adults to sort out any issues and to keep them safe. This is a very happy, inclusive place to learn. Pupils are rarely absent because the school works hard to encourage high attendance. Teachers have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils work hard to meet these, enjoying their learning along the way. Despite the school being very small and geographically isolated, pupils receive a wealth of opportunities and cultural experiences in this outward-looking school. They are well prepared for their next school and for later life.
What the school should improve
- The way in which adults listen to pupils read is inconsistent and does not always focus closely enough on pupils' decoding, blending and comprehension. As a result, pupils who struggle with early reading are not developing fluency as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that there is a consistent effective approach to hearing pupils read so that they develop into fluent readers as soon as they can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
61 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Pencombe CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bredenbury Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Burley Gate CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Brockhampton Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Orton
- Phone
- 01885400255
- Address
- Pencombe, Bromyard, HR7 4SH
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116907
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.