Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands · HR1 2NG
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.
560
Pupils
£21,762
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 560
- Location
- Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.herefordcs.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Dr Michael Gray
Latest results
Attainment 8
35.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
55%
A-level A*-A
51%
A-level A*-B
75%
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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 126
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 23.64%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,733 - £21,762
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £49,999
Inspection reports
The last word
A long-established Cathedral school combining day and boarding, broad qualifications and strong A-level outcomes at the top grades. Generous scholarships across academics, music, sport, art and drama widen the appeal.
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Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School located?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is located at Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG.
What type of school is Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School has approximately 560 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.