The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 595
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- KINGSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Morris (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Kingstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9HJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Kingstone High School a selective school?
No. Kingstone High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingstone High School's Ofsted rating?
Kingstone High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingstone High School?
Kingstone High School currently has 595 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingstone High School take?
Kingstone High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingstone High School?
Kingstone High School is in Hereford, HR2 9HJ, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingstone High School have a sixth form?
No, Kingstone High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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