Whitecross Hereford

About Whitecross Hereford

Whitecross Hereford is an academy converter in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 940 pupils on roll. It is part of WHITECROSS HEREFORD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.1 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Herefordshire, County of →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

940 / 900 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Three Elms Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0RN

Phone

01432376080

Headteacher

Timothy Knapp

Website

www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitecross Hereford?

Whitecross Hereford is an academy converter in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Whitecross Hereford have?

Whitecross Hereford has 940 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitecross Hereford's Ofsted rating?

Whitecross Hereford was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

How does Whitecross Hereford perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whitecross Hereford achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.1 in 2025/26.

Is Whitecross Hereford part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitecross Hereford is part of WHITECROSS HEREFORD.

Where is Whitecross Hereford?

Whitecross Hereford is located at Three Elms Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR4 0RN.