Is The Steiner Academy Hereford a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Steiner Academy Hereford's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Steiner Academy Hereford averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (England: 46.2). 53.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are The Steiner Academy Hereford's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 4% of pupils at The Steiner Academy Hereford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Steiner Academy Hereford?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Steiner Academy Hereford 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 Steiner Academy Hereford

Much Dewchurch, Hereford, HR2 8DL

Local ranking1st of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

332

Capacity

3-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 July 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 53.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 28

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 76.0%
Continued in education: 68.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 20.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 348
Boys: 168 (49%)
Girls: 177 (51%)
Capacity: 332 (104% full)
SEND: 19.5%
FSM Eligible: 24.7%
EAL: 2.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 15.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,899/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.7%
White Other: 14.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
White Irish: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%
Black Other: 0.3%

78.7%

White British

14.0%

White Other

3.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01981540221

kate.andrews@steineracademyhereford.org.uk

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Much Dewchurch

Hereford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 135672
UKPRN: 10024042
Establishment No.: 6906
Trust: STEINER ACADEMY, HEREFORD

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