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Earl Mortimer College

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

person Ms Alison Banner (Principal)

location_onLeominster, HR6 8JJ

language Visit Website phone 01568613221

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

510

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Attainment 8

38.9

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Higher Education

University progression

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Herefordshire, County of

#3,066 of 4,024 nationally

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Earl Mortimer College is a Community school secondary school in Leominster, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Earl Mortimer College is a community school in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 502 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, placing the school #14 in Herefordshire, County of and #3,066 of 4,024 nationally. 31.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

0% of sixth-form leavers progressed directly to higher education.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 20.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

38.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

31.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

51.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.0%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)44.10%

Triple Science Entry13.70%

EBacc Slot Score11.6 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

37.5

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

31.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

58.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.3%

Entering EBacc27.40%

EBacc APS3.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

43.50%

Entering EBacc32.90%

EBacc APS3.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.69

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS3.65

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS3.43

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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

94.1%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88.2%

Apprenticeships1.2%

Employment4.7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3.5%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2022

Post-18 Destinations 69.2% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 0%

handshake Apprenticeships 23.1%

work Employment 46.2%

Not sustained / NEET7.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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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	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#2,488 / 4,024	#11	#3,066	#1	—	—	—
2025	#3,300 / 3,948	#15	#3,159	#1	—	—	—
2024	#2,956 / 4,450	#13	#2,833	#2,745	—	—	—
2023	#2,869 / 4,321	#13	#2,828	#2,864	—	—	—
2022	#2,589 / 4,199	#11	#2,499	#2,521	—	—	#2,461
2019	#2,375 / 2,711	#13	#2,147	#2,646	—	—	—
2018	#2,241 / 2,537	#14	#2,188	#2,258	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 January 2023

Inspection Report

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10 October 2017

Inspection Report

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15 October 2013

Inspection Report

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07 December 2011

Inspection Report

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25 February 2010

Inspection Report

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04 March 2009

Inspection Report

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01 February 2006

Inspection Report

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17 January 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-10-10

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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2013-10-15

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

17.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.9%(41 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 522 pupils. During this period, there were 90 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 17.2%, 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)	522	90	17.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	533	121	22.7%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	535	129	24.1%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	539	98	18.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	552	114	20.7%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	503	100	19.9%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	510	51	10.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	509	43	8.4%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	512	66	12.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	517	91	17.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	519	88	17.0%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	532	62	11.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	535	15	2.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	541	97	17.9%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	555	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	555	50	9.0%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	558	63	11.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	522	8	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	522	16	3.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	533	23	4.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	501	10	2.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	509	11	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	515	34	6.6%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	520	36	6.9%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	532	45	8.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	536	21	3.9%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

57%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66%Positive

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

14%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree33%

disagree28%

strongly disagree16%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree17%

agree39%

disagree27%

strongly disagree17%

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

strongly agree15%

agree12%

disagree27%

strongly disagree26%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree13%

agree8%

disagree46%

strongly disagree29%

Don't know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree28%

disagree24%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree33%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree40%

disagree22%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree22%

agree60%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree22%

agree62%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree12%

agree24%

disagree40%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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