The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 247 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- HEART OF MERCIA
- Head
- Mr Julian Morgan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Ledbury Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy a selective school?
No. John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy currently has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy take?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is in Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7ET, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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