Best Secondary Schools in Herefordshire, County of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Herefordshire, County of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Mary's RC High School Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥈	Fairfield High School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥉	Weobley High School Secondary	Good	58	View school
4.	Wigmore School Secondary	Good	56	View school
5.	John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
6.	Whitecross Hereford Secondary	Good	53	View school
7.	John Masefield High School Secondary	Good	52	View school
8.	Lady Hawkins' School Secondary	Good	48	View school
9.	Queen Elizabeth High School Secondary	Good	47	View school
10.	Kingstone High School Secondary	Good	46	View school
11.	Earl Mortimer College Secondary	Good	45	View school
12.	The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Secondary	Requires Improvement	38	View school
13.	Aylestone School Secondary	Requires Improvement	36	View school
14.	The Hereford Church of England Academy Secondary	Inadequate	24	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Herefordshire, County of?

There are 14 secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of, of which 2 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Herefordshire, County of?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Herefordshire, County of is St Mary's RC High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Herefordshire, County of?

Primary and secondary school applications in Herefordshire, County of are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Herefordshire, County of council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Herefordshire, County of?

14% of secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of are rated Outstanding and 64% are rated Good. 84.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.