Holmer CofE Academy is a mainstream primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 42 of its 417 pupils (10.1%) were getting SEN support and 13 (3.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 417 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Herefordshire, County of.
10.1% get SEN support
42 of 417 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.1% have an EHC plan
13 of 417 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication26
- Autism10
- Social, emotional and mental health9
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
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 417 (places for 420)
- Headteacher
- Rachel Jayne Maund
- Part of
- Holmer Church of England Academy
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 9.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 137731
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
Rated Outstanding, March 2019; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9RX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Brookfield School Special school · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.3 miles
- Pathway Schools Limited Independent · Ages 8–18 0.6 miles
- Trinity Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Aylestone School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 20.8%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.7 miles
- St Francis Xavier's Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.1%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.8 miles
- Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 9.3%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Herefordshire, County of SEND schools in Herefordshire, County of
Questions about Holmer CofE Academy
How many pupils at Holmer CofE Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 42 of the 417 pupils (10.1%) were getting SEN support and 13 (3.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Holmer CofE Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (26 pupils), autism (10 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Holmer CofE Academy?
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 Holmer CofE Academy?
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 Holmer CofE Academy?
You can ask for Holmer CofE Academy 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 Holmer CofE Academy 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 Trinity Primary School, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is Holmer CofE Academy?
Holmer Road, Hereford, HR4 9RX, in Herefordshire, County of.
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