Whitecross Hereford
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Three Elms Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0RN |
| Phone | 01432376080 |
| Reference Number | 139189 |
Whitecross Hereford has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to 'Good' across all areas of evaluation: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Senior leaders have established high expectations for staff and students, promoting a culture of success and well-being. The school effectively supports students' personal development and has a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster knowledge and skills, especially for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 940 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.89%
Girls: 50.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 105 | 190 |
| 8 | 94 | 96 | 190 |
| 9 | 101 | 87 | 188 |
| 10 | 93 | 96 | 189 |
| 11 | 96 | 87 | 183 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jan 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College | |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High aspirations and expectations are evident throughout the school.
- Pupils enjoy school and demonstrate good behaviour and positive relationships.
- The curriculum is ambitious, broad, and well-structured to facilitate knowledge growth.
- Effective assessment practices inform teaching, helping to address learning gaps promptly.
- Strong emphasis on personal development includes mental health support and varied extracurricular opportunities.
- Robust safeguarding culture ensures student safety and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND is occasionally ineffective due to timing of interventions.
- A considerable number of pupils are persistently absent, missing valuable learning time.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.7% |
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 | 92 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 66 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Trinity Primary School
Barricombe Drive, Moor Farm, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0NU |
0.13 miles |
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Holmer CofE Academy
Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RX |
0.93 miles |
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Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Friar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0AS |
1.18 miles |
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St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Coningsby Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY |
1.38 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
Belmont Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7JF |
1.48 miles |
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St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1DT |
1.59 miles |
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Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
Stretton Sugwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7AE |
1.71 miles |
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Our Lady's RC Primary School
Boycott Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7RN |
1.71 miles |
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St Martin's Primary School
Holly Bush Walk, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6AF |
1.74 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2QN |
1.85 miles |
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Blackmarston School
Honddu Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NX |
1.92 miles |
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Marlbrook Primary School
Green Croft, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NT |
2 miles |
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Broadlands Primary School
Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY |
2.05 miles |
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Hampton Dene Primary School
Church Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1RT |
2.58 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UX |
2.69 miles |
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Burghill Community Academy
Burghill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RP |
2.74 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Credenhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7DW |
2.82 miles |
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Clehonger CofE Primary School
Gosmore Road, Clehonger, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9SN |
3.29 miles |
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Sutton Primary Academy
Bayley Way, Sutton St Nicholas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3SZ |
3.95 miles |
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Lugwardine Primary Academy
Barneby Avenue, Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DH |
4.19 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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G.E.M Hereford
Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive, Hereford, HR4 0NU |
0.08 miles |
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The Brookfield School
Grandstand Road, Hereford, HR4 9NG |
0.63 miles |
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Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Old Deanery, Hereford, HR1 2NG |
1.51 miles |
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Barrs Court School
Barrs Court Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1EQ |
1.61 miles |
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LU |
1.97 miles |
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Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LS |
1.99 miles |
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Hereford College of Arts
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LT |
2.05 miles |
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The Beacon College
Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1NZ |
2.05 miles |
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The Hereford Church of England Academy
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG |
2.08 miles |
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Aylestone School
Broadlands House, Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY |
2.14 miles |
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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU |
2.67 miles |
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Pathway Schools Limited
Impact House, Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6JL |
3.46 miles |
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St Mary's RC High School
Lugwardine, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DR |
3.64 miles |