The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Ms Abigail Appleton (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection: Good
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Survey visit
October 2008 | Survey visit Survey visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
November 2003 | Inspection
Location
Folly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hereford College of Arts's Ofsted rating?
Hereford College of Arts was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Hereford College of Arts take?
Hereford College of Arts caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Hereford College of Arts?
Hereford College of Arts is in Hereford, HR1 1LT, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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