Herefordshire school says it has plenty of spaces as families struggle

Ledbury is earmarked for 1,500 new homes, including around 900 already with planning permission and a further 600 wanted by Herefordshire Council.

At the recent Ledbury Town Council meeting Ian Colewall spoke on behalf of his neighbours about how families from one area are worried.

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"Children on Hawk Rise can't get into schools," he said.

Families in the new housing development, with homes between two to four bedrooms, aren't necessarily in a catchment area for Ledbury Primary School, and may not get into the school, he said.

"Our infrastructure is starting to creak and, in some places, breaking," said Mr Colewall.

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"The schools are stretched."

But Ledbury Primary School has responded: "We have plenty of spaces currently.

"We invite any families to come and see our beautiful school."

In its recent Ofsted report it was rated good.

The inspector said it has a highly inclusive nature based on its core values.