Best primary schools in Ross-on-Wye (2026)
Ross-on-Wye has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery, in the top 11% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 66%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery Ross-on-Wye · Roman Catholic |
79% | 71% | 10% | No rating | |
2 Top 37% in England |
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Ross-on-Wye · Church of England |
68% | 61% | 6% | No rating | |
3 Top 41% in England |
Ashfield Park Primary School Ross-on-Wye |
65% | 67% | 8% | No rating |
Questions
What is the best primary school in Ross-on-Wye?
On exam results over the last three years, St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery is the top-ranked primary school in Ross-on-Wye, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.