John Masefield High School
URN: 136803 • Ledbury HR8 2HF
Overview
- Name
- John Masefield High School
- URN
- 136803
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Holmes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01531631012
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mabel's Furlong, Ledbury HR8 2HF
Summary
John Masefield High School (JMHS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Ledbury, Herefordshire, catering to students aged 11-18. The school serves a diverse student body of 841 pupils, drawing from Ledbury Primary School and over twenty other local primary institutions across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. JMHS is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically and personally.
The school boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped teaching rooms, seven ICT suites, and a dedicated sports complex featuring a floodlit Astroturf pitch. The Sixth Form Centre offers a range of courses suitable for students of all abilities, with an average class size of around twenty, ensuring personalised attention. JMHS places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, supported by a dedicated team of Year Leaders and Student Support Assistants, fostering a nurturing environment for every student.
JMHS promotes a strong sense of community through its House system, encouraging positive behaviour, attendance, and participation in various activities. The school is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners receive tailored support to maximise their potential.
The school boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped teaching rooms, seven ICT suites, and a dedicated sports complex featuring a floodlit Astroturf pitch. The Sixth Form Centre offers a range of courses suitable for students of all abilities, with an average class size of around twenty, ensuring personalised attention. JMHS places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, supported by a dedicated team of Year Leaders and Student Support Assistants, fostering a nurturing environment for every student.
JMHS promotes a strong sense of community through its House system, encouraging positive behaviour, attendance, and participation in various activities. The school is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners receive tailored support to maximise their potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- John Masefield High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Herefordshire, County of
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Capacity
- 930
- Pupils
- 841
- Boys
- 415
- Girls
- 426
- FSM %
- 19.80
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 841 | 415 | 426 | 930 | 19.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 884 | 459 | 425 | 930 | 19.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 889 | 469 | 420 | 930 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 889 | 469 | 420 | 930 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 887 | 457 | 430 | 930 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 908 | 469 | 439 | 930 | 7.60 |
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