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
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.
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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