John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy

URN: 136399 • Ross-on-Wye HR9 7ET

Overview

Name
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
URN
136399
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HEART OF MERCIA
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
54.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Julian Morgan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01989764358
Website
Visit
Address
Ledbury Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7ET

Summary

John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy, located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, is a mixed secondary school with an enrolment of 1,292 pupils and a capacity of 1,460. The school operates as an academy converter and is part of the Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust. It prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and aims to provide a transformative educational experience for its students.

The school has received positive feedback from its 2024 Ofsted report, highlighting the supportive relationships between staff and students, high behavioural expectations, and a well-structured curriculum. John Kyrle High School promotes a "Ready, Respectful, Resilient" ethos, which underpins both academic learning and personal development. Recent developments include new food technology facilities, enhancing students' creativity and life skills.

Situated in a picturesque market town known for its rich history and scenic surroundings, John Kyrle High School is committed to ensuring that all students achieve their full potential, preparing them for future pathways in higher education, apprenticeships, or the workforce. The school values the contributions of its Local Governing Body and the collaborative efforts within its multi-academy trust.

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Key details

LA
Herefordshire, County of
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HEART OF MERCIA
Capacity
1460
Pupils
1292
Boys
651
Girls
641
FSM %
18.00
Open date
2011-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Herefordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1292 651 641 1460 18.00
2024-09-11 1375 688 687 1460 16.40
2023-09-11 1412 703 709 1460 13.40
2022-09-11 1412 703 709 1460 13.40
2021-09-11 1409 707 702 1310 11.90
2020-09-11 1418 696 722 1310 9.20

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