SchoolScoresKingstone High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of KINGSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9HJ
01981 250224 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 April 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Hereford comparisons use the 5 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hereford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 22% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 20% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 66% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hereford. Higher than 12% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hereford figures pool parents at the Hereford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
130 pupils in this year group.
42% — 1 points below the Herefordshire, County of average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.3 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
114 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 8% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 36% | 37% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 80 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 168 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.7% | 20.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3% | 18.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 10.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 25% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 21.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5 | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 38% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.50% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 22% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 85% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 13.5%* | 14.2%* |
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 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingstone High School's Ofsted rating?
Kingstone High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Kingstone High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Kingstone High School?
52% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Kingstone High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingstone High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Kingstone High School as their first choice for 80 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137073.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.