Kingstone High School
Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingstone High School is a secondary school in Hereford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 7th of 9 secondary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Kingstone High School provides a supportive and caring environment for all pupils. Staff know every pupil by name in this small and inclusive school. Pupils feel safe and know that they matter. Most have high levels of attendance. The school has high expectations of pupils, which most pupils live up to. A few pupils show a lack of respect for their teachers and peers. This distracts pupils from their learning. Recently, the school has changed its approach to managing pupils' conduct. As a result of these changes, pupils' behaviour has started to improve. In the past, disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have not learned as well as they should. This has affected their performance in public examinations. The school has started to put this right, which is helping these pupils to remember more. Staff have developed positive relationships between home and school. Parents say that the school deals with any concerns straight away. They know that their child can speak with a trusted and supportive adult when needed. Pupils enjoy a wide range of personal development activities. For example, they can take part in team-building activities, visit theatres and experience lambing in nearby farms. These opportunities enrich and widen their horizons.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not adapt tasks for pupils with SEND well enough. This slows some pupils' progress. The school should ensure that staff receive appropriate information and support to adapt the curriculum for these pupils.
- In some subjects, teachers do not check pupils' understanding within lessons well enough. This means teachers do not always know when pupils are stuck or are ready for the next stage of learning. The school should ensure that effective assessment strategies are used in lessons. These strategies should check pupils' understanding before introducing new knowledge.
- A small number of pupils do not live up to the school's behaviour expectations. This disrupts their learning and the learning of others. The school should ensure that staff receive training to use behaviour systems consistently and that pupils get the help they need.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
130 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
568 pupils on roll, with places for 636
Schools near Kingstone High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.3 |
| The Steiner Academy Hereford | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 39.6 |
| Whitecross Hereford | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.5 |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 35.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KINGSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Morris
- Phone
- 01981250224
- Address
- Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9HJ
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 137073
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.