The Hereford Church of England Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 118 of its 647 pupils (18.2%) were getting SEN support and 14 (2.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 647 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Herefordshire, County of.
18.2% get SEN support
118 of 647 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.2% have an EHC plan
14 of 647 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health37
- Moderate learning difficulty13
- Autism11
- Speech, language and communication5
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 647 (places for 750)
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Stoppard (Executive Head Teacher)
- Part of
- Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust
- Faith
- Christian
- Free school meals
- 39.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 135662
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Herefordshire, County of council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, February 2024
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in February 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, HR2 7NG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Blackmarston School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Inadequate 0.3 miles
- Pathway Schools Limited Independent · Ages 8–18 1.6 miles
- Trinity Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
- Hampton Dene Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Marlbrook Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 19.9%, EHC plans 3.6% 0.2 miles
- Our Lady's RC Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 18.2%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.6 miles
- St Martin's Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.7%, EHC plans 5.3% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Herefordshire, County of SEND schools in Herefordshire, County of
Questions about The Hereford Church of England Academy
How many pupils at The Hereford Church of England Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 118 of the 647 pupils (18.2%) were getting SEN support and 14 (2.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Hereford Church of England Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (37 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (13 pupils) and autism (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Hereford Church of England Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Hereford Church of England Academy?
Through Herefordshire, County of council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Hereford Church of England Academy?
You can ask for The Hereford Church of England Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Hereford Church of England Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Trinity Primary School, about 2.1 miles away.
Where is The Hereford Church of England Academy?
Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford, HR2 7NG, in Herefordshire, County of.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.