Schools in Herefordshire, County of
115 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (15)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Earl Mortimer College Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| John Masefield High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kingstone High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Queen Elizabeth High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Steiner Academy Hereford Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Weobley High School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitecross Hereford Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wigmore School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Aylestone School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lady Hawkins' School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's RC High School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (78)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastnor Parochial Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Riverside Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Weonard's Academy Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sutton Primary Academy Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Walford Nursery & Primary School Community school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashfield Park Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashperton Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bridstow CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Broadlands Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brockhampton Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Burley Gate CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Canon Pyon CofE Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Clifford Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eardisley CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hampton Dene Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kingsland CofE School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lea CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ledbury Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leominster Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Llangrove CE Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Longtown Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Luston Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marden Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marlbrook Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mordiford CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Much Birch CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Orleton CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pencombe CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Peterchurch Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shobdon Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn Free schools | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Trinity Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wellington Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Weobley Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Withington Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Almeley Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ewyas Harold Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stoke Prior Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bosbury CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bredenbury Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Burghill Community Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clehonger CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Garway Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Goodrich CofE Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Holmer CofE Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| King's Caple Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kington Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lugwardine Primary Academy Academy converter | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Madley Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Much Marcle CofE Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pembridge CofE Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Martin's Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitchurch CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wigmore Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (22)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrs Court School Academy special converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| The Beacon College Free schools special | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 16–19 | — |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Westfield School Community special school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
| The Brookfield School Academy special converter | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 7–16 | — |
| Blackmarston School Academy special sponsor led | Inadequate (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | — |
| Cambian Hereford School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Compass Community School Hereford Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–17 | — |
| G.E.M Hereford Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–18 | — |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
| Hereford College of Arts Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 converter | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Hidelow Grange School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Lucton School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–19 | — |
| Pathway Schools Limited Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–18 | — |
| Pathway Schools Limited Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–18 | — |
| Queenswood School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Rowden House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Royal National College for the Blind Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| The Downs, Malvern College Prep School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–13 | — |
| The Elms School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–13 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.