The Steiner Academy Hereford Catchment Area
The Steiner Academy Hereford is an academy sponsor led special school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 3-16, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 332 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-16
Age range
348
Pupils
332
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Steiner Academy Hereford Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Steiner Academy Hereford?
The Steiner Academy Hereford is a special school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Herefordshire, County of allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Admission to The Steiner Academy Hereford follows a different process from mainstream schools. Herefordshire, County of assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Herefordshire, County of assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →The Steiner Academy Hereford: at or above its 332 place limit
The Steiner Academy Hereford has a published admission number of 332 places. 348 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 332 places. Herefordshire, County of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.1% of pupils at The Steiner Academy Hereford are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Herefordshire, County of.
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The Steiner Academy Hereford: School Information
- Full address
- Much Dewchurch, Hereford, HR2 8DL
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135672
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Steiner Academy Hereford
What is the catchment area for The Steiner Academy Hereford? ▾
The Steiner Academy Hereford is a special school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Herefordshire, County of allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.
Is The Steiner Academy Hereford oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The Steiner Academy Hereford currently has 348 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 332 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Steiner Academy Hereford? ▾
Admission to The Steiner Academy Hereford 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 The Steiner Academy Hereford cover? ▾
The Steiner Academy Hereford is a special school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 3-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Steiner Academy Hereford? ▾
The Steiner Academy Hereford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.