The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
URN: 116991 • Hereford HR1 1UU
Overview
- Name
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
- URN
- 116991
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thomas Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432347501
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hampton Dene Road, Hereford HR1 1UU
Summary
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Hereford, with a current enrolment of 1,091 students and a capacity of 1,175. The school prides itself on its strong Christian values and aims to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development. The ethos of the school is rooted in fostering resilience, kindness, and social responsibility among its students.
The curriculum at Bishop's is designed to support academic excellence while also promoting extracurricular engagement. Students have opportunities to explore their talents in sports and the arts, and they are encouraged to participate in leadership roles, such as joining the student council or assisting in school productions. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for future pathways, whether that be higher education or vocational careers.
The school community is built on inclusivity and respect, with a focus on helping each student thrive both academically and socially. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mr T Williams, emphasizes collaboration with parents and carers to ensure that every student leaves the school as a compassionate and responsible member of society.
The curriculum at Bishop's is designed to support academic excellence while also promoting extracurricular engagement. Students have opportunities to explore their talents in sports and the arts, and they are encouraged to participate in leadership roles, such as joining the student council or assisting in school productions. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for future pathways, whether that be higher education or vocational careers.
The school community is built on inclusivity and respect, with a focus on helping each student thrive both academically and socially. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mr T Williams, emphasizes collaboration with parents and carers to ensure that every student leaves the school as a compassionate and responsible member of society.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's RC High School (78.4)
- Fairfield High School (70.2)
- Fairfield High School (69.4)
- Whitecross Hereford (67.5)
- Weobley High School (56.5)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1175
- Pupils
- 1091
- Boys
- 524
- Girls
- 567
- FSM %
- 14.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1091 | 524 | 567 | 1175 | 14.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1078 | 520 | 558 | 1175 | 13.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 979 | 493 | 486 | 1175 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 979 | 493 | 486 | 1175 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 991 | 506 | 485 | 1175 | 9.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1026 | 533 | 493 | 1175 | 6.10 |
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