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Kingstone High School Catchment Area

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

Kingstone High School is an academy converter secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 595 pupils, and a capacity of 636 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-16

Age range

595

Pupils

636

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Kingstone High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kingstone High School?

The catchment area for Kingstone High School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kingstone 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: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Kingstone High School: 636 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Kingstone High School has a published admission number of 636 places. 595 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 636, Herefordshire, County of's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.7% of pupils at Kingstone High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Herefordshire, County of.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Herefordshire, County of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

Kingstone High School: School Information

Full address
Kingstone, Hereford, HR2 9HJ
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137073

Other Secondary Schools in Hereford

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Kingstone High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kingstone High School

What is the catchment area for Kingstone High School?

The catchment area for Kingstone High School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kingstone High School oversubscribed?

Kingstone High School is operating close to its capacity of 636 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kingstone High School?

Admission to Kingstone 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 Kingstone High School cover?

Kingstone High 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 Kingstone High School?

Kingstone High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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