Much Birch CofE Primary School
URN: 116833 • Hereford HR2 8HL
Overview
- Name
- Much Birch CofE Primary School
- URN
- 116833
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bernadette Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01981540254
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Much Birch, Hereford HR2 8HL
Summary
Much Birch CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Hereford, serving a mixed-gender population of 182 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children feel safe and respected, fostering a strong partnership with parents and the wider community. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting friendship, hope, perseverance, and humility.
The curriculum at Much Birch is designed to be engaging and purposeful, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), where learning is facilitated through play-based activities. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging creativity and imagination while ensuring that academic standards remain high. Parents are actively involved through workshops and school events, enhancing the community spirit.
Much Birch CofE Primary School also offers a range of extracurricular activities and a focus on personal development, ensuring that children not only achieve academically but also grow as individuals. The school's leadership, under Headteacher Mrs. Bernadette Davies, is dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Much Birch is designed to be engaging and purposeful, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), where learning is facilitated through play-based activities. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging creativity and imagination while ensuring that academic standards remain high. Parents are actively involved through workshops and school events, enhancing the community spirit.
Much Birch CofE Primary School also offers a range of extracurricular activities and a focus on personal development, ensuring that children not only achieve academically but also grow as individuals. The school's leadership, under Headteacher Mrs. Bernadette Davies, is dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.
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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
- 210
- Pupils
- 182
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 2.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 182 | 103 | 79 | 210 | 2.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 193 | 111 | 82 | 210 | 3.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 186 | 92 | 94 | 210 | 1.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 186 | 92 | 94 | 210 | 1.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 188 | 91 | 97 | 210 | 2.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 95 | 90 | 210 | 1.60 |
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