Is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School a primary or secondary school?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is a secondary school in Hereford, for ages 11–16.

Where is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is in Hereford, HR1 1UU (Herefordshire, County of local authority).

How many pupils attend The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School has around 1,091 pupils on roll.

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Q: What is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School's Ofsted rating?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/07/2021. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Goodgraded 07/07/2021Ages 11–161,091 pupilsFaithChurch of England

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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hereford, within the Herefordshire, County of local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,091 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/07/2021, The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hereford can view The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 07/07/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 845.9

England avg 45.1 · was 44.0 in 2023/24

Progress 8-0.2

Grade 5+ English & maths47%

England avg 45% · was 45% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths68%

England avg 65% · was 65% in 2023/24

EBacc entry30%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score4.05

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake15.5%

Free school meals15.5%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language16.8%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled90%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing90.7%

Attendance90.7%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher20.5

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence27.9%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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