The Steiner Academy Hereford
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL |
| Phone | 01981540221 |
| Reference Number | 135672 |
The Steiner Academy Hereford has performed well in its latest inspection, receiving a 'Good' rating overall. The school excels in personal development and behaviour, with an outstanding atmosphere that fosters respectful relationships between pupils and staff. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, leading to strong outcomes by the end of key stage 4. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, noting the school’s commitment to each child's uniqueness and flourishing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 348 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.14%
Girls: 50.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 2 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 3 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 6 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 7 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 8 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 9 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 10 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 11 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.6% |
| White, Other | 13.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong personal development opportunities through a rich extracurricular programme.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Competent and well-prepared early years provision.
- High aspirations shared by leaders and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to connect their previous learning in the lower school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80% |
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:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 4% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 99 | ||
| Maths | 88 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Much Birch CofE Primary School
Much Birch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8HL |
1.23 miles |
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Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
Little Dewchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6PN |
3.24 miles |
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St Weonard's Academy
Mount Way, St Weonards, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8NU |
4.33 miles |
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Clehonger CofE Primary School
Gosmore Road, Clehonger, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9SN |
4.37 miles |
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Marlbrook Primary School
Green Croft, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NT |
4.59 miles |
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Blackmarston School
Honddu Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NX |
4.65 miles |
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Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School
Kingstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9HJ |
4.87 miles |
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Our Lady's RC Primary School
Boycott Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7RN |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Hereford Church of England Academy
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG |
4.42 miles |
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Kingstone High School
Kingstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9HJ |
4.94 miles |