The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
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Attainment 8 of 45.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 63%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.17
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.38, 0.03]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 203 | 45.9 | — | 63.1% | 30.0% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 193 | 44.0 | -0.17 | 60.1% | 24.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 199 | 44.8 | -0.54 | 56.0% | 20.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 190 | 48.0 | -0.18 | 65.0% | 21.0% | 4.0 |
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Other secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 116991 |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Thomas Williams |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | HR1 1UU |
| Latest pupils | 203 |
| FSM eligible | 14.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU
http://www.bhbs.hereford.sch.ukView local authority page1432347501| DfE number | 4600 |
| UKPRN | 10017715 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 19 Oct 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement monitoring Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |