Much Marcle CofE Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Ledbury, Herefordshire, County of, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 25 of its 90 pupils (27.8%) were getting SEN support and 3 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 90 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.
27.8% get SEN support
25 of 90 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.3% have an EHC plan
3 of 90 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia9
- Social, emotional and mental health8
- Speech, language and communication6
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
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 90 (places for 119)
- Headteacher
- Mrs L Davies
- Part of
- Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 29.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 151252
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, January 2014
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in January 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Contact and getting there
Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Queenswood School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.1 miles
- Pathway Schools Limited Independent · Ages 8–18 8.2 miles
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 8.9 miles
- Hampton Dene Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 9.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Ann Cam Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15.9%, EHC plans 1.6% 2.7 miles
- John Masefield High School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 21.3%, EHC plans 2.4% 4.2 miles
- Ledbury Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 26.9%, EHC plans 3.3% 4.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Herefordshire, County of SEND schools in Herefordshire, County of
Questions about Much Marcle CofE Primary School
How many pupils at Much Marcle CofE Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 25 of the 90 pupils (27.8%) were getting SEN support and 3 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Much Marcle CofE Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (9 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (8 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Much Marcle CofE 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 Much Marcle CofE 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 Much Marcle CofE Primary School?
You can ask for Much Marcle CofE 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 Much Marcle CofE 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 The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School, about 8.9 miles away.
Where is Much Marcle CofE Primary School?
Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LY, 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.