Best secondary schools in Hereford (2026)
Hereford has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Whitecross Hereford, in the top 50% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 42.1, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Hereford has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 50% in England |
Whitecross Hereford Hereford |
46.8 | 46.5 | 42% | Good | |
2 Bottom 46% in England |
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hereford · Church of England |
44.9 | 45.9 | 47% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 11% in England |
Aylestone School Hereford |
36.4 | 36.3 | 29% | Requires improvement | |
4 Bottom 8% in England |
The Hereford Church of England Academy Hereford · Christian |
36.0 | 39.6 | 26% | Requires improvement |
Questions
What is the best secondary school in Hereford?
On exam results over the last three years, Whitecross Hereford is the top-ranked secondary school in Hereford, in the top 50% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.