The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
4%
-58.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
88
-17.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.0
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
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
76%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
68%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
20%
Based on 25 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- STEINER ACADEMY, HEREFORD
- Head
- Mrs Kate Andrews (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Much Dewchurch, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8DL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Steiner Academy Hereford a selective school?
No. The Steiner Academy Hereford is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Steiner Academy Hereford's Ofsted rating?
The Steiner Academy Hereford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Steiner Academy Hereford?
The Steiner Academy Hereford currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Steiner Academy Hereford take?
The Steiner Academy Hereford caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Steiner Academy Hereford?
The Steiner Academy Hereford is in Hereford, HR2 8DL, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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