Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
URN: 116714 • Hereford HR2 0PT
Overview
- Name
- Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
- URN
- 116714
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Crocker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01981510208
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford HR2 0PT
Summary
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a community school located in Hereford, serving a mixed-gender population of 60 pupils. With a capacity of 56, the school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes, which fosters strong relationships between staff, students, and families. The school’s ethos centres on the belief that a happy childhood is fundamental to learning, encouraging children to feel safe, valued, and motivated to explore.
The curriculum at Michaelchurch Escley emphasizes outdoor learning, with regular forest school sessions and opportunities for children to engage with nature. This approach not only supports academic development but also promotes physical wellbeing and resilience. The school actively involves families in the learning process through a structured flexi-school programme, ensuring continuity between home and school.
The school community is described as vibrant and supportive, with a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of every individual. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School aims to ignite curiosity and celebrate the unique potential of each child, preparing them to make positive contributions to society.
The curriculum at Michaelchurch Escley emphasizes outdoor learning, with regular forest school sessions and opportunities for children to engage with nature. This approach not only supports academic development but also promotes physical wellbeing and resilience. The school actively involves families in the learning process through a structured flexi-school programme, ensuring continuity between home and school.
The school community is described as vibrant and supportive, with a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of every individual. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School aims to ignite curiosity and celebrate the unique potential of each child, preparing them to make positive contributions to society.
Useful links
- Meet our Staff and Governors (governance)
- Parental consent to administer Medicine (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Paul's CofE Primary School (77.2)
- Holmer CofE Academy (76.2)
- Sutton Primary Academy (74.6)
- St Weonard's Primary School (72.6)
- St James' CofE Primary School (70.6)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 60
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 5.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 60 | 36 | 24 | 56 | 5.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 56 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | 31 | 34 | 56 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 65 | 31 | 34 | 56 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 59 | 28 | 31 | 56 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 52 | 17 | 35 | 56 | 0.00 |
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