Whitecross Hereford

Academy converter · Secondary school · Hereford, Herefordshire, County of
HR4 0RN
Composite score
58.1

School overview

Whitecross Hereford is a secondary school serving Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 940 pupils aged 11 to 16 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Whitecross Hereford 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 46.5 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.5 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of secondary schools nationally.

42% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 60% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,443
National rank
#131
In West Midlands
#7
In Herefordshire, County of
Top 46%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
46.5
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
42%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
60%
% EBacc grade 5+
12%
EBacc average points score
4.03

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 940 % FSM ever-6 15.7% % EAL 10.3% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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