Sutton Primary Academy

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

Bayley Way, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, HR1 3SZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sutton Primary Academy is a primary school in Hereford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 18th of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 January 2017, report published 20 March 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Sutton Primary Academy is a very special place that pupils thoroughly enjoy attending. There is lots on offer and all pupils are fully immersed in everything that the school does. Leaders and staff have high expectations for all, and pupils relish living up to these. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Older pupils look out for younger pupils on the playground and play leaders ensure that there is always plenty for everyone to do. Pupils know that if they have a worry they can put it in the 'worry monster' and a member of staff will help them. Pupils feel safe and well cared for in school. Pupils value the visits and clubs that leaders arrange for them. From drama to sketchbook club, football to choir, all pupils have the chance to develop their talents and discover new interests. Pupils also enjoy taking on responsibilities in school, such as being eco warriors or members of the school council. It is clear that this is a school where caring and understanding are at the heart of everything. Pupils recognise this. They learn how to be independent, take risks, and show respect. Staff, pupils and parents speak very highly of the school. They are right to do so.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%

64%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

208 pupils on roll, with places for 230

Eligible for free school meals4.8%

4.8%, 21.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.9%

1.9%, 19.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sutton Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Marden Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Withington Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good21% met the expected standard
Wellington Primary School and Nursery3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Francis Xavier's Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard81% met the expected standard
Broadlands Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good38% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HEREFORDSHIRE MARCHES FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Victoria Bloore
Address
Bayley Way, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, HR1 3SZ
Local authority
Herefordshire
URN
136765

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.