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.

Herefordshire, County of has 14 secondary schools, of which 2 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 10 rated Good — 86% of secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Mary's RC High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Herefordshire, County of follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

14
Total schools
2
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 75 View school
🥈 Fairfield High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥉 Wigmore School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
4. Weobley High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
5. Whitecross Hereford
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
6. John Masefield High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
7. The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Kingstone High School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
9. Queen Elizabeth High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
10. Earl Mortimer College
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
11. John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
12. The Hereford Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
13. Lady Hawkins' School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
14. Aylestone School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 38 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 71% 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.