SchoolScoresHereford Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of HEART OF MERCIA
Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LU
01432 355166 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
913 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 23% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 52% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.3 | 33.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
36 subjects, 2,103 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 235 | 10% | 33% | 40% |
| Psychology | 177 | 6% | 17% | 19% |
| Biology | 175 | 5% | 20% | 27% |
| Sociology | 173 | 2% | 18% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 128 | 2% | 5% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 114 | 8% | 32% | 30% |
| Physics | 107 | 7% | 25% | 31% |
| History | 103 | 5% | 22% | 23% |
| English Literature | 93 | 4% | 29% | 23% |
| English Language | 64 | 2% | 17% | 13% |
| Geography | 61 | 2% | 28% | 23% |
| Law | 57 | 4% | 18% | 17% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 56 | 4% | 14% | 24% |
| Government and Politics | 56 | 4% | 25% | 26% |
| Classical Civilisation | 46 | 2% | 17% | 23% |
| Environmental Science | 43 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 42 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 41 | 5% | 17% | 17% |
| Economics | 40 | 5% | 30% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 36 | 6% | 17% | 16% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 35 | 31% | 66% | 59% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 30 | 3% | 40% | 38% |
| Religious Studies | 24 | 4% | 38% | 22% |
| History of Art | 23 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 22 | 0% | 9% | 19% |
| Spanish | 20 | 0% | 20% | 34% |
| Geology | 19 | 0% | 11% | 25% |
| French | 18 | 0% | 11% | 38% |
| Music | 15 | 7% | 7% | 29% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 14 | 14% | 50% | 26% |
| Art and Design | 13 | 8% | 15% | 34% |
| German | 8 | 13% | 50% | 42% |
| Russian | 8 | 100% | 100% | – |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Graphics), Classical Greek, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
952 students in this year group.
86% — 6 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 32% | 39% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
709 students in this year group.
60% — 12 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 60% | 48% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 25% | 15% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 60% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Herefordshire, County of.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 19.0%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 2.8%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 16.6%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.4%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Aylestone School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
- St Mary's RC High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Whitecross Hereford 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hereford CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hereford Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Hereford Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Hereford Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143929.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.