Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
School summary
Rooted in the Church of England tradition, Hereford Cathedral School is a medium-sized independent school in Hereford that educates around 560 pupils from age 11, with a junior school alongside it. The school is co-educational and offers boarding as well as day places, drawing families who want a broad academic and pastoral experience. Sixth form is a significant part of the picture, with 126 pupils continuing their studies there. A notably high proportion of pupils, just under a quarter, receive some form of SEN support.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
55%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
51%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
75%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
Pupils study a wide curriculum leading to GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with French and Spanish both on offer. At GCSE, around 55% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, while at A-level just over half are awarded A*-A and three-quarters reach A*-B, a respectable record at the top end. Sixth-form choices lean towards sciences, humanities and mathematics, with subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History and Economics proving popular.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Dr Michael Gray
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 126
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Music, sport, art and drama all feature strongly enough to be recognised through dedicated scholarships, signalling these as areas where the school invests. The boarding provision adds a further dimension to school life beyond the timetable.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 23.64%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,733 - £21,762
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £49,999
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.