John Masefield High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
AddressMabel's Furlong, HR8 2HF
URN136803

School Census

Total 893
Girls/Boys 428/465
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.9%/52.1%
% pupils where English not first language 6.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 151
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/11/2013 Good
09/02/2011 Good
Inspection Date 19/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/02/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62.30%
Entering EBacc 63.60%
EBacc average point score 4.23
Progress 8 -0.34
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc 62%
EBacc average point score 4.3
Progress 8 -0.48
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.41
Progress 8 -0.29

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications221
As first preference134
As second preference56
As third preference29
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers134
second preference offers9
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications206
As first preference140
As second preference46
As third preference16
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers139
second preference offers14
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications221
As first preference151
As second preference49
As third preference19
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers151
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications193
As first preference135
As second preference26
As third preference23
Total Offers Made139
first preference offers135
second preference offers2
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications205
As first preference155
As second preference39
As third preference9
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers150
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications202
As first preference156
As second preference32
As third preference13
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers152
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications186
As first preference146
As second preference30
As third preference8
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers146
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications192
As first preference154
As second preference25
As third preference8
Total Offers Made155
first preference offers154
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications165
As first preference131
As second preference24
As third preference9
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers128
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications185
As first preference148
As second preference25
As third preference10
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers148
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications172
As first preference124
As second preference33
As third preference14
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers124
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree45%
disagree11%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree47%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree28%
agree49%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree11%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree41%
agree47%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree45%
agree23%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes18%
no82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree32%
agree35%
disagree16%
strongly disagree13%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree39%
agree42%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree49%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree51%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree53%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree38%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree31%
agree45%
disagree12%
strongly disagree3%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes85%
no15%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin84%
any other white background ethnic origin9.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin86.6%
any other white background ethnic origin7.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Ledbury Primary School

(0.60 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: , , HR8 2BE