The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 123 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 618
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 38.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Stoppard (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
19 official reports linked on this page, including 18 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarlbrook Primary School
Primary · 311m away
Blackmarston School
Academy · 364m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Martin's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Independent · 2.1km away
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hereford Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. The Hereford Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hereford Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hereford Church of England Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hereford Church of England Academy?
The Hereford Church of England Academy currently has 618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hereford Church of England Academy take?
The Hereford Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hereford Church of England Academy?
The Hereford Church of England Academy is in Hereford, HR2 7NG, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hereford Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Hereford Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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