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Hereford Cathedral School
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- Hereford HR1 2NG
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make appropriate progress, with good GCSE and A-level results. Some use ICT effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behavior and strong moral and cultural understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some departments use data to plan challenging lessons. ICT not used effectively across the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Good behavior is promoted, bullying is prevented; strategic approach to risk assessment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils achieve well in music, games, drama, and clubs; excellent activities beyond academics.
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Hereford Cathedral School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 552 students from age 11-19 yr.
Tuition fee 拢5,357 to 拢5,623 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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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 |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.30% | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | 拢5,357 to 拢5,623 | 拢6,080 to 拢9,145 |
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 | - | 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 | 34.0 | 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% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.86 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.94% | 2.13% |
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 | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 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 | 0% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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% | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 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 | 0% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.99 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 89.59% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 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 鈥� 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 | - | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.94% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 37.74 | 29.13 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.67 | 29.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.30% | 14.77% | 13.67% |
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 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.8% | 9.05% |
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 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.48 | 28.78 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 40.0% | 18.06% | 17.7% |
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 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 15.33% | 10.69% |
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 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.69 2 | 25.37 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.2% | 13.01% | 13.07% |
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% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 30.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.17% | 8.8% |
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 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.75 1 | 19.46 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.6% | 10.12% | 13.37% |
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% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.25% | 15.81% |
| 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 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.07 | 18.16 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 40.9% | 10.96% | 12.64% |
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% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 11.14% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 |
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