Aylestone School
URN: 116936 • Hereford HR1 1HY
Overview
- Name
- Aylestone School
- URN
- 116936
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Robertson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432357371
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broadlands House, Hereford HR1 1HY
Summary
Aylestone School is a mixed community secondary school located in Hereford, with a current enrolment of 449 students, just below its capacity of 450. The school is federated with two local primary schools, Broadlands and Withington, allowing for a seamless transition for students moving from primary to secondary education. Aylestone prides itself on fostering strong relationships between staff, students, and parents, creating a supportive and collaborative environment.
The school emphasizes holistic development, aiming to nurture each child as an individual while providing a broad and balanced curriculum. Aylestone offers a range of extracurricular activities, encouraging student involvement in charitable work and community projects, which further enriches the educational experience.
Aylestone School's mission is to achieve excellence together, promoting a safe and happy community where students are inspired to contribute positively to society. The school values the role of parents and carers in supporting their children's education, fostering a partnership that enhances the overall learning experience.
The school emphasizes holistic development, aiming to nurture each child as an individual while providing a broad and balanced curriculum. Aylestone offers a range of extracurricular activities, encouraging student involvement in charitable work and community projects, which further enriches the educational experience.
Aylestone School's mission is to achieve excellence together, promoting a safe and happy community where students are inspired to contribute positively to society. The school values the role of parents and carers in supporting their children's education, fostering a partnership that enhances the overall learning experience.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's RC High School (78.4)
- Fairfield High School (70.2)
- Fairfield High School (69.4)
- Whitecross Hereford (67.5)
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (63.3)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 449
- Boys
- 245
- Girls
- 204
- FSM %
- 28.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 449 | 245 | 204 | 450 | 28.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 460 | 248 | 212 | 450 | 24.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 430 | 225 | 205 | 450 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 430 | 225 | 205 | 450 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 419 | 217 | 202 | 450 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 378 | 182 | 196 | 450 | 11.90 |
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