Whitecross Hereford is a secondary school in Hereford, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
Whitecross Hereford currently has around 940 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 15.5% 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 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86%).
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 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 88% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Three Elms Road, Hereford, HR4 0RN |
| Website: | www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01432376080 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Timothy Knapp |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139189 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 940 |
| Number of Boys: | 469 |
| Number of Girls: | 471 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.00% | 808 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 79 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 9 |
| African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Primary School Barricombe Drive , Moor Farm HR4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Primary School Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary School Friar Street , HR4 0AS | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Friar Street , HR4 0AS | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.E.M Hereford Trinity House, 31 Barricombe Drive , HR4 0NU | - not rated | 146 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | - not rated | 996 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | - not rated | 996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brookfield School Grandstand Road , HR4 9NG | 2out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Redcap School 32 Broomy Hill , HR4 0LH | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.