Whitecross Hereford
URN: 139189 • Hereford HR4 0RN
Overview
- Name
- Whitecross Hereford
- URN
- 139189
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WHITECROSS HEREFORD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Timothy Knapp (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01432376080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Three Elms Road, Hereford HR4 0RN
Summary
Whitecross Hereford High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Hereford, serving approximately 940 students with a capacity of 900. The school is committed to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The ethos of the school emphasizes personal development, mental health support, and positive attitudes towards learning.
The curriculum at Whitecross Hereford extends beyond core subjects, offering a diverse range of options in the arts, humanities, and languages, allowing students to explore their interests and talents. The school also provides various extracurricular activities through clubs and societies, enriching the educational experience and encouraging student engagement.
In its recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, Whitecross Hereford was rated 'Good' across all areas, highlighting the effectiveness of its pastoral care system. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they receive the necessary support throughout their educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Whitecross Hereford extends beyond core subjects, offering a diverse range of options in the arts, humanities, and languages, allowing students to explore their interests and talents. The school also provides various extracurricular activities through clubs and societies, enriching the educational experience and encouraging student engagement.
In its recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023, Whitecross Hereford was rated 'Good' across all areas, highlighting the effectiveness of its pastoral care system. The school prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they receive the necessary support throughout their educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's RC High School (78.4)
- Fairfield High School (70.2)
- Fairfield High School (69.4)
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School (63.3)
- 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
- WHITECROSS HEREFORD
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 940
- Boys
- 469
- Girls
- 471
- FSM %
- 15.50
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Herefordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 940 | 469 | 471 | 900 | 15.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 939 | 485 | 454 | 900 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 938 | 481 | 457 | 900 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 938 | 481 | 457 | 900 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 949 | 490 | 459 | 900 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 943 | 495 | 448 | 900 | 8.90 |
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