The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 841
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Head
- Dr John Holmes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mabel's Furlong, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2HF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is John Masefield High School a selective school?
No. John Masefield High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Masefield High School's Ofsted rating?
John Masefield High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Masefield High School?
John Masefield High School currently has 841 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Masefield High School take?
John Masefield High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Masefield High School?
John Masefield High School is in Ledbury, HR8 2HF, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Masefield High School have a sixth form?
Yes, John Masefield High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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