St Michael's CofE Primary School
Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Hereford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 5th of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2016, report published 7 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 June 2024
'Growing and learning together' is at the heart of St Michael's CofE Primary School. Pupils and staff show their 'togetherness' from the moment they enter the building. Pupils speak positively about the support they receive from staff and enjoy learning. There is a strong culture of well-being across the school. Pupils are safe and say they are happy in school. Staff and pupils talk about the school being a 'family'. Parents and carers agree. They are very supportive of the school's ethos. There is a purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils focus on their learning well, work hard and want to learn. Teachers speak calmly with any pupil who loses concentration and offer support to regain focus. During social times, pupils mix with others in a calm and orderly manner. Pupils know who to talk to about any concerns they may have. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development. Pupils learn about their health and well-being. Pupils also develop their leadership roles. Year 6 pupils enjoy the responsibility as online safety ambassadors, worship monitors and supporting new and younger pupils as buddies. Many pupils take part in a range of music and sports clubs including the recently victorious girls cricket club.
What the school should improve
- The school has not fully identified and developed the precise skills and knowledge each year group needs to know. This means that teachers do not always adapt the learning precisely enough for pupils, as they move year groups in the same mixed-age class. The school should further develop and embed the curriculum to meet the needs of each year group, to ensure that pupils learn the precise skills and knowledge they need to know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 121
Schools near St Michael's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Wellington Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sutton Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Prior Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 80% met the expected standard |
| Pencombe CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michele Lewis
- Phone
- 01568797241
- Address
- Bodenham, Hereford, HR1 3JU
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 143455
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.