Herefordshire, County of
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat 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
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 46.3 is close to the national average of around 46.
- 46.3
- Attainment 8
- 45%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
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.
- -0.17
- Progress 8
- [-0.38, 0.03]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
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.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 215 | 189 | 184 (97%) | 386 |
| September 2025 | 215 | 174 | 172 (99%) | 409 |
| September 2024 | 212 | 203 | 181 (89%) | 446 |
| September 2023 | 219 | 163 | 163 (100%) | 399 |
| September 2022 | 219 | 144 | 144 (100%) | 315 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Herefordshire, County of’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 206 | 46.3 | — | 44.7% | 11.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 203 | 45.9 | — | 46.8% | — | 30.0% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 193 | 44.0 | -0.17 | 45.1% | — | 24.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 199 | 44.8 | -0.54 | 36.7% | — | 19.6% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 190 | 48.0 | -0.18 | — | — | 21.0% | 4.0 |
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 | 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 |
| Pupils | 1,091 |
| FSM eligible | 14.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1UU
http://www.bhbs.hereford.sch.uk1432347501| DfE number | 4600 |
| UKPRN | 10017715 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| 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 |