St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 26 of its 215 pupils (12.1%) were getting SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 215 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Herefordshire, County of.
12.1% get SEN support
26 of 215 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.4% have an EHC plan
3 of 215 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia13
- Social, emotional and mental health7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 215 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Christopherson
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 7.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 116884
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Herefordshire, County of council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Royal National College for the Blind Independent · Ages 16–99 0.0 miles
- Aylestone School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 miles
- Barrs Court School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
- Hampton Dene Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Broadlands Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 28%, EHC plans 3% 0.4 miles
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 20.8%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.7 miles
- Holmer CofE Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10.1%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Herefordshire, County of SEND schools in Herefordshire, County of
Questions about St Francis Xavier's Primary School
How many pupils at St Francis Xavier's Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 26 of the 215 pupils (12.1%) were getting SEN support and 3 (1.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (13 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
Through Herefordshire, County of council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
You can ask for St Francis Xavier's Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Francis Xavier's Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Aylestone School, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT, in Herefordshire, County of.
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