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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
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- Hereford HR1 1UU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage in their education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good. Bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use resources well.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide all staff with regular training and updates.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and support from leaders noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: School offers a wide range of clubs and activities.
Communication: Effective links with external agencies for support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff quickly report any concerns knowing that leaders will act.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors constantly check their skills and plan further training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Behaviour in lessons is good and bullying is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures are strong. Pupils feel safe and parents agree.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff consider workload, ensuring balance.
Career Counselling Services: School prepares pupils for post-16 choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good care and support for pupils with special educational needs.
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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1078 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 63% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 40.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 42.58% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.86 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.94% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 5 | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 45.3% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 5 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 9 | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 90% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.82% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 12 | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 48.55% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 19 | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 10 | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.99 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.53% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 44.68% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 15.64% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.94% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1