Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, HR4 7AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy is a primary school in Hereford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 19th of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 November 2014, report published 4 December 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 June 2024

Pupils thrive at this happy school. They value the opportunities that they have to make a difference to school life. Pupils talk about how they embody the school's motto of 'each bee plays a part in the hive' through the wealth of leadership opportunities available to them. Some pupils contribute to the subject curriculums by being part of 'Global Gang' or 'Story Swarm' for example. Others are kindness ambassadors, assembly monitors, Year 5 buddies or belong to the pupil well-being group, 'The Beekeepers'. Everyone has the opportunity to shine at this school. Pupils are eager to do well. They work hard and produce their best work. In early years, children are curious and keen to learn. Pupils enjoy forest school and the activities that enrich the curriculum, such as languages day and Hereford history day. This is a school where all pupils are challenged and supported to do their very best. Pupils are respectful of one another and of adults. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils understand that some of their peers need more help than others to manage their emotions well. Pupils speak positively about the excellent care they get from staff.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

15 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

241 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals2.9%

2.9%, 23.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.5%

7.5%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary's CofE Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard59% met the expected standard
Burghill Community Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding60% met the expected standard
Trinity Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Holmer CofE Academy3 milesOfsted: Outstanding75% met the expected standard
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy3 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ORCHARD MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ben Caldicott
Address
Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, HR4 7AE
Local authority
Herefordshire
URN
138055

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.