Located in Hereford, The Steiner Academy Hereford is a all-through school, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
The Steiner Academy Hereford currently has around 348 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.6%). other white pupils make up about 13.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 88% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Much Dewchurch, Hereford, HR2 8DL |
| Website: | http://www.steineracademyhereford.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01981540221 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Andrews |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135672 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 332 |
| Number of Pupils: | 348 |
| Number of Boys: | 171 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.60% | 270 |
| Other White | 13.80% | 48 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much Birch CofE Primary School Much Birch , HR2 8HL | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Steiner Academy Hereford Much Dewchurch , HR2 8DL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Waldorf School Much Dewchurch , HR2 8DL | - not rated | 50 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.