Hereford Cathedral School

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ISI Report
Key Finding

The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools 2015, and associated requirements and no further action is required as a result of this inspection.

Regulatory Compliance Inspection Summary
Educational Quality Inspection (FCI / EQI) Summary
  • The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is good

  • The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent

School Info

Hereford Cathedral School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.

It has 561 students from age 11-19 yr.

Tuition is £4,960 to £5,206 for the highest grade offered.

From the School
At Hereford Cathedral School, we are dedicated to providing each student with the best opportunity while also caring for them. Everyone benefits from the same level of individualised, customised instruction, from our three-year-olds in the Nursery to our 18-year-olds in the Sixth Form. Along with our small class sizes, excellent results, and exceptional opportunities, we believe our greatest asset is our welcoming, family-oriented culture, which is supported by stellar staff-student relationships and a strong parent community. Our students, whether young and old, may succeed in and out of the classroom thanks to this culture, which is widely acknowledged as a unique feature of the School. One of the top independent coeducational day schools in the UK is The School. We also gain from having one of the best locations, right next to the stunning Cathedral. Within walking distance to the bustling city centre, we enjoy a calm atmosphere. Come by, take a look around, and learn more about Hereford Cathedral School. We're excited to see you.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary
Type
Independent Schools Independent Schools
Snobe grade
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Ofset report
- Good
Age range
11-19 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Boys
Student teacher ratio
- -
Proficient Math
- -
Proficient Read
- -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- -
Grade 5 or above A Level
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Day Fees
£4,960 to £5,206 -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 - 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 46.7 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 0% 27.92% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 40.88% 45.1%

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 0% 19.48% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 10.24% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 14.24% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.47 2.74 2.95

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 - 87.89% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 98 140
Pupils staying in education - 81.22% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider - 38.94% 34.04%
School sixth forms - 5.56% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges - 30.5% 10.43%
Other education destinations - 6.22% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.72% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.89% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

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 - 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 52.6 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 63% 1 27.54% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 87% 1 43.75% 43.21%

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 0% 26.54% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.83% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 14.04% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.32 2.76 2.87

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 - 88.67% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 94 134
Pupils staying in education - 82.39% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider - 68.5% 33.35%
School sixth forms - 7.11% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges - 0.39% 8.49%
Other education destinations - 6.33% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.56% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.67% 2.77%

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 - 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 53.5 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 64% 31.17% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 88% 46.43% 42.47%

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 0% 24.91% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 9% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 14.61% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.57 2.87 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 - 89.17% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 95 140
Pupils staying in education - 80.94% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 34.22% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 6.67% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 30.89% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 5.67% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.5% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.39% 2.07%

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 - 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 48.7 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 0% 28.87% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 43.09% 42.95%

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 0% 27.3% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 13.13% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 14.96% 16.14%
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 - 88.28% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 102 144
Pupils staying in education - 63.5% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 34.39% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 6.5% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 29.89% 9%
Other education destinations - 5.72% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 4.17% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 44.94 29.36 33.32
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 45.48 28.78 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) A- - -
AAB or higher 40.0% 18.06% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 439 249
Students staying in education - 48.67% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.33% 4.99%
Students entering employment - 19.67% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 15.33% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 38.18 3 24.91 29.31
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 39.69 2 25.37 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 30.2% 13.01% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 360 232
Students staying in education - 44.33% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships - 9% 7.79%
Students entering employment - 30.5% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 11.17% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 41.39 24.95 28.96
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 41.75 1 19.46 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 34.6% 10.12% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education - 47.38% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.25% 5.55%
Students entering employment - 24.25% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.75% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 41 21.51 26.65
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 42.07 18.16 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 40.9% 10.96% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 35.43% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 11.14% 6.39%
Students entering employment - 35% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.57% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
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Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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The school conducts appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors.

Suitable accommodations are provided for students' medical and therapy needs.

The school provides a range of information to parents and inspectors, including details about the school's ethos, curriculum, admissions, complaints procedure, and academic performance.

Parental complaints are handled through a three-stage process, with clear time scales and an independent panel for the final stage.

The school actively promotes personal development by promoting principles and values, encouraging boarders' views, and promoting responsible, tolerant, and law-abiding citizenship.

The leadership of boarding is still in the early stages, but efforts are being made to develop it further.

The school has arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils, including measures to prevent bullying, promote good behavior, and ensure health and safety.

The school aims to handle bullying effectively and has suitable arrangements for behavior management.

Performance at GCSE and A-levels has been above the national average for maintained schools.

The school is advised to improve the use of ICT across the curriculum to enhance learning.

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