Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy is a mainstream primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 18 of its 241 pupils (7.5%) were getting SEN support and 6 (2.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 241 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Herefordshire, County of.
7.5% get SEN support
18 of 241 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.5% have an EHC plan
6 of 241 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty7
- Social, emotional and mental health6
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
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 241 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Caldicott
- Part of
- Orchard Multi-Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 2.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 138055
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 Good, November 2014; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (June 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, HR4 7AE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- G.E.M Hereford Independent · Ages 8–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- Trinity Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- The Brookfield School Special school · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.3 miles
- Aylestone School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 3.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 19.4%, EHC plans 2.1% 1.1 miles
- Burghill Community Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 7.3%, EHC plans 0% 1.6 miles
- Whitecross Hereford Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 15.2%, EHC plans 2.9% 1.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Herefordshire, County of SEND schools in Herefordshire, County of
Questions about Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
How many pupils at Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 18 of the 241 pupils (7.5%) were getting SEN support and 6 (2.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (7 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Stretton Sugwas 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 Stretton Sugwas 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 Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy?
You can ask for Stretton Sugwas 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 Stretton Sugwas 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 1.8 miles away.
Where is Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy?
Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, HR4 7AE, in Herefordshire, County of.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.