Is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 10th of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.3 (England: 46.2). 44.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1UU

Local ranking10th of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1130

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 44.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 64.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 206

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1091
Boys: 524 (48%)
Girls: 565 (52%)
Capacity: 1130 (96% full)
SEND: 16.2%
FSM Eligible: 14.7%
EAL: 14.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,817/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.6%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
White Other: 4.2%
Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.7%

80.6%

White British

5.3%

Mixed Other

4.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01432347501

head@bhbs.hereford.sch.uk

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Hampton Dene Road

Hereford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 116991
UKPRN: 10017715
Establishment No.: 4600

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