There are 25 schools in Hereford (excluding independent schools), including 13 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and 3 serving sixth-form education. Hereford has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Hereford under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Hereford
| Total Schools | 25 |
| Total Pupils | 8,080 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 18.03 |
| Median Free School Meals | 19% |
The median school in Hereford has 19% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 17th highest figure in Herefordshire. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Hereford's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Hereford is 18.03 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 29th highest ratio in Herefordshire, and the 211th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Hereford operating with pupil referral units offer 80 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
13
23% Outstanding • 77% Good
Secondaries
4
0% Outstanding • 25% Good
Sixth Forms
3
33% Outstanding • 67% Good
Most of Hereford's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 10 schools or 77% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and very low - about 46% and 15% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hereford's primary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Hampton Dene Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Holmer CofE Academy | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 616 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Marlbrook Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
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| Our Lady's RC Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Riverside Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| St Francis Xavier's Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| St James' CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 218 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Martin's Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy | 2–11 yrs | 264 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Trinity Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
Most of Hereford's secondary schools have been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and low - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hereford's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone School | 11–16 yrs | 450 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
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| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School | 11–16 yrs | 1,175 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| The Hereford Academy | 11–16 yrs | 750 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Very low |
Christian | |
| Whitecross Hereford | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Good |
Low |
Most of Hereford's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 67% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford College of Arts | 16–99 yrs |
Good |
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| Hereford Sixth Form College | 16–19 yrs |
Outstanding |
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| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |
Most of Hereford's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hereford's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service | 11–16 yrs | 80 |
Good |
Very low |