Walford Nursery & Primary School
Primary · Community school · Ages 5–11 · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of
Walford Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of for ages 5–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 10 July 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Walford, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SA
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- Pupils on roll
- 182 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 34.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 10 July 2024
Strengths
- “The moment you step over the threshold at Walford Nursery & Primary School, you know this is a school that values education; a place where pupils are happy, confident and immersed in their learning.”
- “In lessons, pupils are highly engaged and have an evident thirst for knowledge, which they love sharing with visitors.”
- “The school’s motto is ‘every child, every opportunity, every day’, and this really matches what is seen here.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 84% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 26 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 26 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Herefordshire, County of.
- Goodrich CofE Primary School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery 1.6 mi School remains Good
- Ashfield Park Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Bridstow CofE Primary School 2.3 mi Good
- Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School 2.6 mi School remains Good
- Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Whitchurch CofE Primary School 3.3 mi Not judged
- Lea CofE Primary School 3.9 mi Good