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Whitecross Hereford
Three Elms Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0RN, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
940
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, although the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 60%, which may indicate room for improvement in these key subjects. Additionally, the low EBacc entry rate of 20% suggests a limited focus on this academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other8.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.0%
Black African0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.06658, -2.74428 · HR4 0RN
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN139189
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitecross Hereford rated by Ofsted?
Whitecross Hereford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Whitecross Hereford a good school?
Whitecross Hereford scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Whitecross Hereford in GCSEs?
Whitecross Hereford achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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