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Aylestone School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Aylestone School is a community secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

449

Pupils

450

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Aylestone School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Aylestone School are allocated by Herefordshire, County of using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

Aylestone School — School Information

Full address
Broadlands House, Broadlands Lane, Hereford, HR1 1HY
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.7% of pupils
DfE URN
116936

Other Secondary Schools in Hereford

If Aylestone School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Aylestone School

Is Aylestone School oversubscribed?

Aylestone School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Aylestone School?

Admission to Aylestone School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Aylestone School cover?

Aylestone School is a secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Aylestone School?

Aylestone School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.