Educational Establishments

Aylestone School

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Headteacher Mr Simon Robertson
Address Aylestone School
Broadlands Lane
Broadlands Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1HY
Website
Telephone 01432357371
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 450
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Aylestone School

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Headteacher Mr Simon Robertson
Address Aylestone School
Broadlands House
Broadlands Lane
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1HY
Website www.aylestone.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone 01432357371
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 450
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 454 (237 / 217)
Percentage Free School Meals 24.7%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Kathryn Austin-Bailey Governor 27/06/2022 26/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sammi Jo Fox Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Rob Kay Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Shepherd Governor 01/10/2018 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Barrs Court School

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Headteacher Headteacher Lisa Appleton
Address Barrs Court School
Barrs Court Road

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1EQ
Website https://www.barrscourtschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01432265035
Type of Establishment Academy special converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 119
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 86 (57 / 29)
Percentage Free School Meals 45.3%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Tina Deooray Local Governor 01/03/2023 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Blackmarston School

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Headteacher Mr Mike Painter
Address Blackmarston School
Honddu Close

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 7NX
Website www.blackmarstonschool.co.uk
Telephone 01432272376
Type of Establishment Community special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 99
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 99 (69 / 30)
Percentage Free School Meals 52.1%
Ofsted Rating Serious Weaknesses
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Broadlands Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Simon Robertson
Address Broadlands Primary School
Broadlands Lane

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1HY
Website http://www.broadlands.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone 01432266772
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 315
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 134 (65 / 69)
Percentage Free School Meals 35.1%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
G.E.M Hereford

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Headteacher Not Known
Address G.E.M Hereford
Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive

Hereford

HR4 0NU
Website
Telephone 07532799809
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 8 - 18)
Boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 12
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Hampton Dene Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Elizabeth Kearns
Address Hampton Dene Primary School
Church Road
Tupsley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1RT
Website www.hamptondeneschool.co.uk
Telephone 01432273232
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 265 (146 / 119)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Luke Jordan Governor 11/10/2019 03/03/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Lucy Paterson Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Riddell Governor 11/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Wilson Governor 10/11/2022 09/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Hereford Cathedral Junior School

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Headteacher Mrs Helen Hoffmann
Address Hereford Cathedral Junior School
28 Castle Street

Hereford

HR1 2NW
Website
Telephone 01432363511
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 366
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 203 (104 / 99)
Percentage Free School Meals 0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Hereford Cathedral School

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Headteacher Dr Michael Gray
Address Hereford Cathedral School
Old Deanery
The Cathedral Close
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2NG
Website http://www.herefordcs.com
Telephone 01432363522
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 19)
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 583
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 561 (292 / 269)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service

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Headteacher Mrs Beverley Blower
Address Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
Coningsby Street

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2DY
Website www.hprs.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone 01432274485
Type of Establishment Pupil referral unit (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 80
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 51 (35 / 16)
Percentage Free School Meals 51.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Janet Baker Chair of Governors 14/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Diane Blackmore Governor 01/06/2023 01/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Bythell Governor 27/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Audrey Clements Governor 08/02/2023 08/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Lucia Davies Governor 27/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Ellis Governor 08/02/2023 08/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Gower Governor 13/07/2022 13/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nichola Honeyman Governor 14/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Mobbs Governor 09/11/2022 09/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Matthew Morris Governor 27/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Robertson Governor 14/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Holmer CofE Academy

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Headteacher Rachel Jayne Maund
Address Holmer CofE Academy
Holmer Road

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 9RX
Website www.holmerceacademy.co.uk
Telephone 01432273301
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Hereford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 418 (222 / 196)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.5%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Amy Barnstable Trustee 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by academy members
Miss Margaret Hampshire Trustee 26/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steven Murphy Trustee 21/03/2023 21/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Tate Trustee 26/10/2023 26/10/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Alison Taylor
Address Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Friar Street

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0AS
Website www.lordscudamore.hmfa.org.uk
Telephone 01432273951
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 616
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 587 (304 / 283)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Tanya Everard Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hannah Horne Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Elected by parents
Jo-Anne Warley Local Governor 27/06/2023 27/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Marlbrook Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Susan Jenkins
Address Marlbrook Primary School
Green Croft
Redhill
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 7NT
Website http://www.marlbrookschool.com
Telephone 01432266643
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 648 (365 / 283)
Percentage Free School Meals 30.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Rev Mark Johnson Governor 02/11/2022 02/11/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Our Lady's RC Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Kathy Weston
Address Our Lady's RC Primary School
Boycott Road

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 7RN
Website http://www.our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone 01432274814
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Archdiocese of Cardiff
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 206 (108 / 98)
Percentage Free School Meals 27.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Riverside Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Emma Shearer
Address Riverside Primary School
Belmont Avenue

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 7JF
Website www.riverside.hereford.sch.uk/
Telephone 01432274653
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 633 (330 / 303)
Percentage Free School Meals 35.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Hilda Patricia Gordon Governor 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Royal National College for the Blind

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Headteacher Ms Lucy Proctor
Address Royal National College for the Blind
Venns Lane

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1DT
Website http://www.rnc.ac.uk/
Telephone 01432265725
Type of Establishment Special post 16 institution (Other types)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 16 - 99)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
St Francis Xavier's Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Diana Pearce
Address St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Venns Lane

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1DT
Website http://www.st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone 01432273941
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Archdiocese of Cardiff
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 211 (111 / 100)
Percentage Free School Meals 5.20%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Gift Sibanda Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Elected by parents
St James' CofE Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Ben Caldicott
Address St James' CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2QN
Website https://www.stjamesceschool.org/
Telephone 01432273961
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Hereford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 218
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 216 (113 / 103)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.4%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Charlie Arthur Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Chris Hollowood Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rosa Hoshi Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
St Martin's Primary School

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Headteacher Rachel Matthews Tim Wilson
Address St Martin's Primary School
Holly Bush Walk

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6AF
Website
Telephone 01432273633
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 358 (189 / 169)
Percentage Free School Meals 33.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Rev Mark Johnson Governor 02/11/2022 02/11/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
St Paul's CofE Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Elizabeth Vautier- Thomas
Address St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hampton Dene Road
Tupsley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1UX
Website https://www.stpaulsprimary.com/
Telephone 01432273784
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Hereford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 425 (224 / 201)
Percentage Free School Meals 8.50%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sara Jane Bagley Trustee 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Claire McKeown
Address St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Coningsby Street

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 2DY
Website www.st-thomascantilupe.org
Telephone 01432268400
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Hereford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 264
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 221 (110 / 111)
Percentage Free School Meals 24.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Canon Andrew Teale Chair of Local Governing Body 27/02/2019 26/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Asha Begley Local Governor 27/02/2019 26/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Trevor Hayes Local Governor 26/09/2018 25/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire McKeown Local Governor 27/02/2019 26/02/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Miles Local Governor 15/03/2023 14/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
The Beacon College

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Headteacher Mrs Lisa Appleton
Address The Beacon College
Eastnor Drive

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1NZ
Website https://www.thebeaconcollege.org/
Telephone 01432353204
Type of Establishment Free schools special (Free Schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 16 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 60
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 43 (23 / 20)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.00%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Bev Rodgerson Local Governor 01/03/2023 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Felix Smithson Local Governor 11/03/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Phillipa Waugh Local Governor 01/07/2021 31/08/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Trinity Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Lyndsey Manning
Address Trinity Primary School
Barricombe Drive
Moor Farm
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0NU
Website www.trinity.hereford.sch.uk/
Telephone 01432266268
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 571 (289 / 282)
Percentage Free School Meals 19.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Rebecca Bowen Governor 02/11/2022 02/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kenneth Bush Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Anna Ecclestone Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Nicholas Rynn Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachael Smith Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Whitecross Hereford

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Headteacher Mr Timothy Knapp
Address Whitecross Hereford
Three Elms Road

Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0RN
Website www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone 01432376080
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 900
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 940 (496 / 444)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Miss Kelly Denise Evans Trustee 02/12/2022 02/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board