The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.6
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 571
- Capacity
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Dr Michael Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHerefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 521m away
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Primary · 544m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 584m away
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Primary · 591m away
St Martin's Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Barrs Court School
Special school · 956m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hereford Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School currently has 571 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School take?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is in Hereford, HR1 2NG, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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