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The Hereford Church of England Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 06/02/2024Ages 11–16618 pupilsFaithChristian
The Hereford Church of England Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hereford, within the Herefordshire, County of local authority. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 618 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 06/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.4 and 24% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hereford can view The Hereford Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 839.6
England avg 45.1 · was 33.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1
Grade 5+ English & maths26%
England avg 45% · was 23% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65% · was 43% in 2023/24
EBacc entry21%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.36
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake39.3%
Free school meals39.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled55%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.6%
Attendance88.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hereford
All schools in Hereford →Blackmarston SchoolInadequate · 0.2 miMarlbrook Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miOur Lady's RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miRiverside Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miSt Martin's Primary School0.7 miLord Scudamore Primary AcademyGood · 1.3 mi
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