Herefordshire, County of

Hereford Cathedral School

Herefordshire, County of·Not applicable·West Midlands·Other independent school·HR1 2NG

URN: 117036

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35.6

Attainment 8

National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025

n/a

Progress 8

No published value in available years

0.0%

5+ Eng & Maths

Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025

0.0%

EBacc entry

% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

36.7

A level APS

Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

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Academic outcomes

Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress

Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place

Admissions realism: not yet assessed

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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

Independent school

Fees

Reception£4,107 a term

Reception | £4,107 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 1 and Year 2£4,358 a term

Year 1 and Year 2 | £4,358 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 3£5,599 a term

Year 3 | £5,599 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 4 to Year 6£5,708 a term

Year 4 to Year 6 | £5,708 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 7£7,243 a term

Year 7 | £7,243 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 8 and Year 9£7,566 a term

Year 8 and Year 9 | £7,566 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Year 10 to Year 13£7,602 a term

Year 10 to Year 13 | £7,602 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£10,113 a term

per term £10,113 £11,999 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£11,578 a term

per term £11,578 £13,733 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£11,863 a term

per term £11,863 £14,099 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£11,999 a term

per term £10,113 £11,999 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£13,733 a term

per term £11,578 £13,733 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£14,099 a term

per term £11,863 £14,099 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£14,545 a term

per term £14,545 £17,166 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition£17,166 a term

per term £14,545 £17,166 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£30,339 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £30,339 £35,999 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£34,673 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £34,673 £41,199 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£35,589 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £35,589 £42,299 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£35,999 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £30,339 £35,999 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£41,199 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £34,673 £41,199 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£42,299 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £35,589 £42,299 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£43,634 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £43,634 £51,499 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Annual Total School Fee£51,499 a year

Annual Total School Fee per year £43,634 £51,499 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£9,433 a term

per term £9,433 £11,319 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£10,877 a term

per term £10,877 £13,053 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£11,183 a term

per term £11,183 £13,419 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£11,319 a term

per term £9,433 £11,319 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£13,053 a term

per term £10,877 £13,053 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£13,108 a term

per term £13,108 £15,730 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£13,419 a term

per term £11,183 £13,419 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Tuition – Schools Fees (Tuition & Boarding)£15,730 a term

per term £13,108 £15,730 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£28,299 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £28,299 £33,959 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£32,632 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £32,632 £39,159 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£33,549 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £33,549 £40,259 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£33,959 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £28,299 £33,959 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£39,159 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £32,632 £39,159 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£39,324 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £39,324 £47,189 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£40,259 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £33,549 £40,259 Source · checked 28 September 2026

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee)£47,189 a year

(see below for a list of inclusive items within tuition & boarding fee) per year £39,324 £47,189 Source · checked 28 September 2026

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursariesyes

Bursary fund contribution (Year 7 to Year 12 only): £300* Source · checked 28 September 2026

ScholarshipsAcademic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama, Design, Choral

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 28 September 2026

Admissions

Entrance assessmentInterview, Entrance exam

Scholarships are merit-based and awarded following an assessment (examination, audition or other appropriate method) and interview process, in addition to our u… Source · checked 28 September 2026

Entry points11+, 13+, 16+

For 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions page Fees page

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Historical results

Year	Pupils	Att8	P8	5+ E&M	EBacc %	EBacc APS
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%	0.0%	4.5

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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
Latest pupils	109
FSM eligible	—

Contact and identifiers

Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG

http://www.herefordcs.com View local authority page 1432363522

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	2024/2025
Latest KS2 year	—
Ofsted published	—

Official GIAS record Official performance data

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