The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mr Thomas Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hampton Dene Primary School
Primary · 375m away
Aylestone School
Secondary · 984m away
Broadlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Beacon College
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
Hereford Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Barrs Court School
Special school · 1.7km away
St Mary's RC High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School a selective school?
No. The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School take?
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is in Hereford, HR1 1UU, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School have a sixth form?
No, The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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