Herefordshire, County of
Hereford Cathedral School
GCSE results 2026: every Herefordshire, County of school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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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.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Reception | £4,107 per term
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Year 1 and Year 2 | £4,358 per term
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Year 3 | £5,599 per term
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Year 4 to Year 6 | £5,708 per term
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Year 7 | £7,243 per term
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Year 8 and Year 9 | £7,566 per term
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Year 10 to Year 13 | £7,602 per term
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per term £10,113 £11,999
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per term £11,578 £13,733
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per term £11,863 £14,099
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per term £10,113 £11,999
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per term £11,578 £13,733
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per term £11,863 £14,099
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per term £14,545 £17,166
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per term £14,545 £17,166
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Annual Total School Fee per year £30,339 £35,999
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Annual Total School Fee per year £34,673 £41,199
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Annual Total School Fee per year £35,589 £42,299
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Annual Total School Fee per year £30,339 £35,999
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Annual Total School Fee per year £34,673 £41,199
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Annual Total School Fee per year £35,589 £42,299
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Annual Total School Fee per year £43,634 £51,499
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Annual Total School Fee per year £43,634 £51,499
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per term £9,433 £11,319
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per term £10,877 £13,053
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per term £11,183 £13,419
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per term £9,433 £11,319
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per term £10,877 £13,053
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per term £13,108 £15,730
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per term £11,183 £13,419
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per term £13,108 £15,730
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £28,299 £33,959
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £32,632 £39,159
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £33,549 £40,259
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £28,299 £33,959
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £32,632 £39,159
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £39,324 £47,189
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £33,549 £40,259
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(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £39,324 £47,189
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Bursaries and scholarships
Our scholarships programme runs alongside the means-tested bursary programme which offers support to parents who would otherwise be unable to send their child t…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
My Dean's Academic scholarship has motivated me to be ambitious and dedicated to my work as well as encouraging me to extend my academic experiences beyond the…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Admissions
Scholarships are merit-based and awarded following an assessment (examination, audition or other appropriate method) and interview process, in addition to our u…
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For 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 84 | 34.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 109 | 35.6 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 94 | 33.8 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 95 | 34.0 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 106 | 46.7 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 4.5 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 117036 |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Michael Gray |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | HR1 2NG |
| Pupils | 571 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG
http://www.herefordcs.com1432363522| DfE number | 6004 |
| UKPRN | 10003020 |
| Opened | 30 Sept 1980 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |