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The Hereford Church of England Academy
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.8 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
618
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.6, the school performs in the top 81% nationally, though only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. The recent Ofsted report rated the institution as "Requires Improvement," which may concern some parents. However, the school's locale score suggests it is less competitive compared to others in the area, potentially offering a more personalized educational environment.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other12.5%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.03807, -2.72842 · HR2 7NG
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN135662
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hereford Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Hereford Church of England Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is The Hereford Church of England Academy a good school?
The Hereford Church of England Academy scores 15.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Hereford Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
The Hereford Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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