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Herefordshire, County of Private schools
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, HR1 2NG
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is a private secondary-stage school in Hereford, Herefordshire, with a published age range of 3-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
Hereford Cathedral has shaped this school's identity for centuries. Its history reaches back to a seventh-century association with the cathedral, with a written reference from 1384, while the Junior School has added a younger end since its foundation in 1898. The result is a co-educational 3-19 route joining early years, senior education and sixth form, with both day and boarding provision.
The curriculum is deliberately wide, spanning languages, mathematics, science, technology, humanities, physical education, the arts and creative work. Personal devices become part of lessons from Year 6. Chapel, houses and peer mentoring give the pastoral life a recognisable rhythm, while music, drama and sport extend beyond lessons; Sixth Form performance work reaches the Courtyard Theatre and choral opportunities reach further into the life of the cathedral.
Entry at 11+ involves written assessment, interview and reference, with a separate route for pupils already in the Junior School. From Year 9, Wilmot House offers co-educational boarding in the Herefordshire countryside, with weekday activities alongside school life. It is a through-age setting in which the cathedral connection, the Junior School and the boarding house each add a different layer to the journey from childhood to sixth form.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 35.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 28.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Herefordshire, County of and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 35.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.49
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Herefordshire, County of and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-19
- Headteacher
- Dr Michael Gray
- Pupil roll
- 682 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire
- Postcode
- HR1 2NG
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Dr Michael Gray
School contact
- School phone
- 01432363522
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01432363522
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £7,243-£7,602 per term including VAT for Years 7-13, 2026/27
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 35.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.49 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 28.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 36.74 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 25 March 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Hereford Cathedral School received a Non-Routine inspection in 2025. The report can be read here records an inspection beginning 25 March 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School handle admissions?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 25 March 2025.