Hereford College of Arts
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Folly Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1LT |
| Reference Number | 130714 |
Hereford College of Arts has been rated as outstanding in all key areas of assessment during its recent inspection. The college serves a diverse learner population with a primary focus on creative arts, with excellent facilities across two campuses. The rapidly improving attendance rates, exceptional engagement in the arts, and the high levels of enthusiasm among students demonstrate an effective learning environment where individual needs are met. The positive relationships between staff and learners foster a strong sense of inclusion and support, especially for those with high needs, enabling all students to progress to prestigious institutions or employment. Leaders are ambitious and have made significant strides in enhancing both the curriculum and the support structures for learners.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2017 | Short inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2008 | Survey visit |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all domains.
- High levels of learner motivation and enthusiasm.
- Effective and inclusive culture fostering confidence and resilience.
- Strong curricular focus on employability and creative industries.
- High-quality teaching from skilled educators and industry practitioners.
- Significant learner progression to further studies or employment.
- Exceptional support for learners with high needs.
| Name | Distance |
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Broadlands Primary School
Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY |
0.22 miles |
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Hampton Dene Primary School
Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1RT |
0.62 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UX |
0.69 miles |
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1DT |
0.7 miles |
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Coningsby Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY |
0.72 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QN |
0.92 miles |
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Friar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0AS |
1.13 miles |
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Holmer CofE Academy
Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RX |
1.21 miles |
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St Martin's Primary School
Holly Bush Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6AF |
1.37 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
Belmont Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7JF |
1.54 miles |
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Our Lady's RC Primary School
Boycott Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7RN |
1.55 miles |
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Blackmarston School
Honddu Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NX |
1.86 miles |
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Marlbrook Primary School
Green Croft, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NT |
1.88 miles |
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Trinity Primary School
Barricombe Drive, Moor Farm, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0NU |
1.98 miles |
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Lugwardine Primary Academy
Barneby Avenue, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DH |
2.23 miles |
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Withington Primary School
Lock Road, Withington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3QE |
3.22 miles |
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Sutton Primary Academy
Bayley Way, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3SZ |
3.33 miles |
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Mordiford CofE Primary School
Mordiford, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4LW |
3.56 miles |
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Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7AE |
3.73 miles |
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Burghill Community Academy
Burghill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RP |
4.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LS |
0.08 miles |
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LU |
0.12 miles |
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Aylestone School
Broadlands House, Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY |
0.19 miles |
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The Beacon College
Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1NZ |
0.24 miles |
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Barrs Court School
Barrs Court Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1EQ |
0.44 miles |
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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU |
0.63 miles |
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Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Old Deanery, Hereford, HR1 2NG |
0.88 miles |
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The Brookfield School
Grandstand Road, Hereford, HR4 9NG |
1.45 miles |
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St Mary's RC High School
Lugwardine, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DR |
1.64 miles |
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Pathway Schools Limited
Impact House, Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6JL |
1.88 miles |
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G.E.M Hereford
Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive, Hereford, HR4 0NU |
1.97 miles |
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Whitecross Hereford
Three Elms Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0RN |
2.05 miles |
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The Hereford Church of England Academy
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG |
2.08 miles |