Whitecross Hereford is a mainstream secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 143 of its 942 pupils (15.2%) were getting SEN support and 27 (2.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 942 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Herefordshire, County of.
15.2% get SEN support
143 of 942 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.9% have an EHC plan
27 of 942 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia63
- Social, emotional and mental health24
- Moderate learning difficulty22
- Autism15
- Speech, language and communication14
- Hearing impairment6
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
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 942 (places for 900)
- Headteacher
- Mr Timothy Knapp
- Part of
- Whitecross Hereford
- Free school meals
- 17.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- School reference (URN)
- 139189
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 Good, June 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Three Elms Road, Hereford, HR4 0RN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- G.E.M Hereford Independent · Ages 8–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- Trinity Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.1 miles
- The Brookfield School Special school · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 miles
- Aylestone School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Holmer CofE Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10.1%, EHC plans 3.1% 0.9 miles
- Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 9.3%, EHC plans 2.8% 1.3 miles
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 20.8%, EHC plans 3.5% 1.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Herefordshire, County of SEND schools in Herefordshire, County of
Questions about Whitecross Hereford
How many pupils at Whitecross Hereford have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 143 of the 942 pupils (15.2%) were getting SEN support and 27 (2.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Whitecross Hereford?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (63 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (24 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (22 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Whitecross Hereford?
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 Whitecross Hereford?
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 Whitecross Hereford?
You can ask for Whitecross Hereford 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 Whitecross Hereford 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 0.1 miles away.
Where is Whitecross Hereford?
Three Elms Road, Hereford, HR4 0RN, in Herefordshire, County of.
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