The Hereford Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 39.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 42%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -1.09
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.36, -0.82]
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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 Christian 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 | 89 | 39.6 | — | 41.6% | 21.3% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 113 | 33.5 | -1.09 | 38.1% | 28.3% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 123 | 35.0 | -0.97 | 41.0% | 2.0% | 2.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 92 | 38.1 | -0.83 | 42.0% | 7.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135662 |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Executive Head Teacher Michael Stoppard |
| Trust | DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | HR2 7NG |
| Latest pupils | 89 |
| FSM eligible | 38.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG
http://www.theherefordacademy.org.uk/View local authority page1432373570| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10024186 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Mar 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2024 |