The Hereford Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Marlbrook Road Redhill Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NG |
| Phone | 01432373570 |
| Reference Number | 135662 |
The Hereford Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, primarily due to the quality of education. While the school has made efforts to develop a more ambitious curriculum, the impact of these changes is still being realized. Notably, students report a positive school environment characterized by respect and resilience. Despite good behavior and attitudes, there are concerns regarding the effectiveness of curriculum implementation in some subjects, which affects overall student progress. The school, part of The Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, is in a phase of stabilizing leadership and improving academic outcomes, especially for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 618 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.69%
Girls: 45.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 59 | 135 |
| 8 | 84 | 62 | 146 |
| 9 | 54 | 65 | 119 |
| 10 | 68 | 61 | 129 |
| 11 | 56 | 33 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.6% |
| White, Other | 12.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong, ambitious vision for the quality of education
- Positive school culture that values diversity and respect
- High level of ambition and support for pupils with SEND
- Well-designed personal development program
- Comprehensive careers program and strong enrichment activities
- Improvement in attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning is still in development in some subjects
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies by teachers
- Opportunities for reading across the curriculum are not fully utilized
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Marlbrook Primary School
Green Croft, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NT |
0.19 miles |
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Blackmarston School
Honddu Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NX |
0.23 miles |
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Our Lady's RC Primary School
Boycott Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7RN |
0.55 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
Belmont Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7JF |
0.7 miles |
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St Martin's Primary School
Holly Bush Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6AF |
0.72 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QN |
1.17 miles |
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Friar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0AS |
1.27 miles |
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Coningsby Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY |
1.62 miles |
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Hampton Dene Primary School
Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1RT |
2.11 miles |
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Holmer CofE Academy
Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RX |
2.12 miles |
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Trinity Primary School
Barricombe Drive, Moor Farm, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0NU |
2.15 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UX |
2.26 miles |
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Broadlands Primary School
Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY |
2.27 miles |
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1DT |
2.33 miles |
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Clehonger CofE Primary School
Gosmore Road, Clehonger, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9SN |
3.07 miles |
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Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7AE |
3.47 miles |
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Lugwardine Primary Academy
Barneby Avenue, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DH |
4.07 miles |
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Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
Little Dewchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6PN |
4.33 miles |
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Mordiford CofE Primary School
Mordiford, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4LW |
4.37 miles |
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Much Birch CofE Primary School
Much Birch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8HL |
4.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Old Deanery, Hereford, HR1 2NG |
1.28 miles |
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Barrs Court School
Barrs Court Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1EQ |
1.87 miles |
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The Brookfield School
Grandstand Road, Hereford, HR4 9NG |
2.03 miles |
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Pathway Schools Limited
Impact House, Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6JL |
2.06 miles |
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G.E.M Hereford
Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive, Hereford, HR4 0NU |
2.07 miles |
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Hereford College of Arts
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LT |
2.08 miles |
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Whitecross Hereford
Three Elms Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0RN |
2.08 miles |
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Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LS |
2.09 miles |
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LU |
2.12 miles |
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Aylestone School
Broadlands House, Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY |
2.27 miles |
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The Beacon College
Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1NZ |
2.28 miles |
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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU |
2.33 miles |
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St Mary's RC High School
Lugwardine, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DR |
3.46 miles |
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The Steiner Academy Hereford
Much Dewchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8DL |
4.42 miles |