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The Hereford Church of England Academy

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personMr Michael Stoppard

corporate_fareDIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHereford, HR2 7NG

language Visit Website phone 1432373570

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

607

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Herefordshire, County of

#2,599 of 3,216 nationally

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The Hereford Church of England Academy is a Academy sponsor led 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

The Hereford Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 618 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #13 in Herefordshire, County of and #2,599 of 3,216 nationally. 25.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.3% 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 Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.9 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

25.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.3%

Entering EBacc21.30%

EBacc APS3.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.30%

EBacc APS2.91

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.97

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS2.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.18

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS2.59

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment16%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 July 2025

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	618	69	11.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	630	54	8.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	602	62	10.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	616	71	11.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	625	137	21.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	605	93	15.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	607	58	9.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	603	62	10.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	567	55	9.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	569	90	15.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	567	79	13.9%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	528	41	7.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	538	24	4.5%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	544	86	15.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	584	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	584	47	8.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	592	61	10.3%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	644	38	5.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	642	83	12.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	647	35	5.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	666	43	6.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	678	31	4.6%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	674	26	3.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	675	6	0.9%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	686	5	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	695	10	1.4%	3.1%	1

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

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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