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Aylestone School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Simon Robertson (Headteacher)

hubAylestone, Broadlands and Withington Federation

location_onHereford, HR1 1HY

language Visit Website phone 01432357371

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

454

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Attainment 8

40.7

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Herefordshire, County of

#2,788 of 4,024 nationally

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Aylestone School is a Community school secondary school in Hereford, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Aylestone School is a community school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 443 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7, placing the school #13 in Herefordshire, County of and #2,788 of 4,024 nationally. 29.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

40.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

29.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

44.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.6%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)40.50%

Triple Science Entry0.00%

EBacc Slot Score12.2 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

36.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

29.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

48.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.1%

Entering EBacc13.50%

EBacc APS2.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

35.20%

Entering EBacc12.10%

EBacc APS3.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.4

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.19

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.57

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

84.6%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80.2%

Apprenticeships3.3%

Employment1.1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12.1%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment14%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#3,021 / 4,024	#15	#2,788	#1
2025	#2,941 / 3,948	#13	#3,276	#1
2024	#3,121 / 4,450	#14	#3,235	#2,967
2023	#3,159 / 4,321	#14	#3,079	#2,823
2022	#2,814 / 4,199	#13	#3,001	#2,017
2019	#2,573 / 2,711	#14	#2,579	#2,524
2018	#2,217 / 2,537	#13	#2,143	#2,313

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

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19 October 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2021

Inspection Report

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06 July 2021

Inspection Report

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02 May 2019

Inspection Report

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23 January 2018

Inspection Report

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20 October 2016

Inspection Report

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12 January 2016

Inspection Report

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12 October 2011

Inspection Report

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10 February 2010

Inspection Report

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06 July 2009

Inspection Report

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10 December 2007

Inspection Report

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22 March 2006

Inspection Report

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06 November 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2024-07-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2021-12-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2019-05-02

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2018-01-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2016-10-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2016-01-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2011-10-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 449 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	449	33	7.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	451	35	7.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	455	14	3.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	460	23	5.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	456	27	5.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	454	24	5.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	454	37	8.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	455	35	7.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	436	17	3.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	430	16	3.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	428	14	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	423	23	5.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	419	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	419	13	3.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	378	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	378	10	2.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	375	18	4.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	355	19	5.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	358	18	5.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	358	21	5.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	341	30	8.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	339	31	9.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	337	20	5.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	372	22	5.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	384	33	8.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	384	25	6.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree58%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree8%

agree50%

disagree22%

strongly disagree3%

don't know17%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

Don't know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree42%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know19%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree58%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree44%

disagree22%

don't know11%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree8%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Fairfield High School

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