Hereford Cathedral Junior School
Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands · HR1 2NW
A small independent school in the heart of Hereford, Hereford Cathedral Junior School educates around 184 boys and girls in close-knit surroundings. Its Church of England character and links to the cathedral run deep, most visibly through the chorister tradition. With fewer than 200 on roll, the school offers an intimate setting where pupils are likely to be well known to staff. It is a day school, with no boarding provision.
184
Pupils
£15,561
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 184
- Location
- Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.herefordcathedral.org/
Headteacher
Head Helen Hoffmann
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent, the school sits outside the state system and is free to shape its own curriculum and pace. A notably high proportion of pupils receive SEN support, at close to 22 per cent, suggesting a setting attentive to a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 21.91%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Music is a defining strand of life here, anchored by the cathedral connection and the availability of chorister scholarships for talented young singers.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,196 - £15,561
Inspection reports
The last word
A small C of E day school with a genuine musical heritage, well suited to families drawn to the cathedral tradition and an individual approach to learning.
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Hereford Cathedral Junior School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hereford Cathedral Junior School located?
Hereford Cathedral Junior School is located at Hereford, HR1 2NW.
What type of school is Hereford Cathedral Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral Junior School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Hereford Cathedral Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral Junior School has approximately 184 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.