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The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Catchment Area

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

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1091 pupils, and a capacity of 1130 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,091

Pupils

1,130

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is managed by Herefordshire, County of and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 →

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — School Information

Full address
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1UU
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.4% of pupils
DfE URN
116991

Other Secondary Schools in Hereford

If The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

Is The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School oversubscribed?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is operating close to its capacity of 1130 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School cover?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat 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 The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.