Much Birch CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Address | Much Birch, HR2 8HL |
| School Website | www.much-birch.hereford.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1981540254 |
| URN | 116833 |
School Census
| Total | 179 |
| Girls/Boys | 82/97 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 7 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 14/05/2014 | Good |
| 09/06/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/06/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 08 November 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 09 June 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 September 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 January 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | 2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |