Whitecross Hereford
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Whitecross Hereford is a secondary school in Hereford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 5th of 9 secondary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 17 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Senior leaders' high aspirations permeate school life. They expect high standards of all staff, pupils and themselves. On the whole, these standards are met. All staff want pupils to succeed and thrive. Pupils enjoy school and do well. The motto of 'Excellence for all - Excellence from all' is evident. Pupils' behaviour is good. Lessons are generally calm and free from disruption. Pupils are friendly, courteous and welcoming. Positive relationships between staff and pupils are commonplace and a pleasure to observe. Pupils describe their teachers as kind and caring. They are confident in their teachers to swiftly deal with any incidents when they occur. Leaders place great emphasis on pupils' personal development. They have focused on supporting pupils' mental health, personal growth and fostering positive attitudes to learning. For example, pupils speak passionately about Nell, the school dog, who greets all pupils as they arrive to school in the morning. As a result of this work, pupils value the education their teachers provide. Leaders have planned a wide-ranging offer for pupils to follow their interests and talents. This includes numerous sporting activities, instrumental lessons, clubs, visits, trips and opportunities to take on leadership roles within the school. Pupils speak positively about the many things they can get involved in.
What the school should improve
- Some additional adults do not provide effective support to pupils with SEND. Support is either too slow or staff intervene too quickly, thus not giving pupils enough thinking time. When this happens, pupils become confused and are not able to access their learning. Leaders should ensure that all staff provide consistently effective support to these pupils in lessons.
- Some pupils continue to be frequently absent from school. While the number is declining, it remains high. This means that those pupils miss out on aspects of their education and their learning is interrupted. Leaders should ensure that pupils attend school frequently to benefit from the education on offer.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
182 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
942 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Whitecross Hereford
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 35.6 |
| Hereford Sixth Form College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Hereford Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 39.6 |
| Aylestone School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 36.3 |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHITECROSS HEREFORD
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Timothy Knapp
- Phone
- 01432376080
- Address
- Three Elms Road, Hereford, HR4 0RN
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 139189
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.