Best Schools in Herefordshire
181 schools in Herefordshire
Key Facts
- Herefordshire is home to 181 schools, with 96.4% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Herefordshire have a KS2 expected standard of 61.1%, closely matching the national average of 61.0%, with 14,903 pupils across 96 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Herefordshire have a Progress 8 score of -0.31, below the national average of 0.00, with 43.5% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- Herefordshire's 181 schools have a total of 24,289 pupils, with a workforce characterised by a primary school pupil-teacher ratio of 19.52 and secondary school ratio of 16.80.
Top Nurseries in Herefordshire
67 nurseries in Herefordshire
Top Primary Schools in Herefordshire
97 primary schools in Herefordshire
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Hereford, HR1 2NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils571
P/T Ratio–
Lucton School
Leominster, HR6 9PN
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Herefordshire
15 secondary schools in Herefordshire
Fairfield High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hereford, HR2 0SG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.49
Attainment 853.1
Eng+Maths75%
Pupils612
TS
The Steiner Academy Hereford
Ofsted
Good
Hereford, HR2 8DL
Academy · All-through · Ages 3–16
Progress 8+1.57
Attainment 846.6
KS2 Expected0%
Pupils348
WH
Whitecross Hereford
Ofsted
Good
Hereford, HR4 0RN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.30
Attainment 846.0
Eng+Maths59%
Pupils940
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Ofsted
Good
Hereford, HR1 1UU
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.17
Attainment 844.0
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils1,091
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Herefordshire
3 sixth form colleges in Herefordshire
Top Independent Schools in Herefordshire
11 independent schools in Herefordshire
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Hereford, HR1 2NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils571
P/T Ratio–
Lucton School
Leominster, HR6 9PN
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School
Malvern, WR13 6EY
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils204
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Herefordshire has 181 schools, including 97 primary schools, 15 secondary schools, 67 nurseries, 11 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Herefordshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.24 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,832 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.