SchoolScoresWhitecross Hereford
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of WHITECROSS HEREFORD
Three Elms Road, Hereford, HR4 0RN
01432 376080 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 June 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
182 pupils in this year group.
42% — about the same as 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. | 46.5 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 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.
181 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Herefordshire, County of average, and about the same as 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. | 91% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 8% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 40% | 37% | 13% |
| Further education college | 42% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 91% |
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 186 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 193 |
| Of those, offered a place | 182 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 343 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
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 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 20.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 18.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 72% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8% | 21.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3 | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.21% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 71% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Hereford. Higher than 62% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
- Hereford Sixth Form College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- The Hereford CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aylestone School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitecross Hereford's Ofsted rating?
Whitecross Hereford was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 June 2023.
How did Whitecross Hereford 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%.
Is Whitecross Hereford oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 193 families put Whitecross Hereford as their first choice for 186 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 182 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 139189.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.