Aylestone School, based in Hereford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Aylestone School currently has around 449 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.2%). other white pupils make up about 12.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 87% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Broadlands House, Hereford, HR1 1HY |
| Website: | www.aylestone.hereford.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01432357371 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Robertson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 116936 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 449 |
| Number of Boys: | 245 |
| Number of Girls: | 204 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.20% | 360 |
| Other White | 12.70% | 57 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 10 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Dene Primary School Church Road , Tupsley HR1 1RT | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UX | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC High School Lugwardine , HR1 4DR | 4out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 336 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Rise Pupil Referral Unit 41 Southbank Road , HR1 2TL | - not rated | 558 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | - not rated | 993 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.