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John Masefield High School Catchment Area

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

John Masefield High School is a academy converter secondary school in Ledbury, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 841 pupils, and a capacity of 930 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

841

Pupils

930

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

John Masefield High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, John Masefield High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Herefordshire, County of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% 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 →

John Masefield High School — School Information

Full address
Mabel's Furlong, Ledbury, HR8 2HF
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136803

Frequently Asked Questions — John Masefield High School

Is John Masefield High School oversubscribed?

John Masefield High School is operating close to its capacity of 930 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John Masefield High School?

Admission to John Masefield High 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 John Masefield High School cover?

John Masefield High School is a secondary school in Ledbury, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John Masefield High School?

John Masefield High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.