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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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