SchoolScoresThe Steiner Academy Hereford
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 16 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of STEINER ACADEMY, HEREFORD
Much Dewchurch, Hereford, HR2 8DL
01981 540221 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 July 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
4% — 59 points below the Herefordshire, County of average, and 58 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 44% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 4% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 7% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 88 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
64% — 21 points above the Herefordshire, County of average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Herefordshire, County of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% | 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. | 51 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 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.
25 pupils in this year group.
76% — 16 points below the Herefordshire, County of average, and 16 points below 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. | 76% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 8% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 28% | 37% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 76% |
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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 34 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
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 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 44% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.7% | 20.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 18.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 10.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 55% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.1% | 21.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0 | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 2% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 28% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 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 The Steiner Academy Hereford's Ofsted rating?
The Steiner Academy Hereford was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 July 2023.
How did The Steiner Academy Hereford do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Steiner Academy Hereford oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put The Steiner Academy Hereford as their first choice for 24 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 24 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 135672.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.