St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1UXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Hereford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 24th of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 12 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a welcoming school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well. They talk eagerly about their learning. There is a shared understanding of the school's vision. The school is ambitious for its pupils. Pupils work hard in lessons to meet these high expectations. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and behave well. Pupils are proud to attend the school. They show high levels of tolerance and respect. Pupils benefit from trusting relationships with adults at the school. They learn how to stay safe online and in the wider community. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to any worries they may have. As a result, pupils feel happy and valued. Support for pupils' personal development is exceptional. The school goes beyond the expected so that pupils have access to a wide, rich set of experiences. One example is the school's innovative volunteer programme. Many pupils enrol in the programme, completing tasks at home, at school and in the wider community. These experiences teach pupils responsibility and independence. One pupil captured the impact of this programme stating, 'I've done things at this school that I never thought I'd be able to do!'
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in how effectively the phonics programme is implemented. As a result, some pupils do not develop their phonics knowledge and understanding as quickly as possible. The school should ensure that all staff have the confidence and skills to implement the phonics programme consistently well, so that all pupils are well-supported to become confident and fluent readers.
- Some pupils are not always supported to make connections between their current and previous learning. As a result, some pupils do not confidently make connections between important knowledge and ideas. The school should ensure that all pupils are supported to make connections between their prior and current learning in all subjects so that they can deepen their knowledge of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
396 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Paul's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Dene Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Broadlands Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Vautier- Thomas
- Phone
- 01432273784
- Address
- Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1UX
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 138037
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.