Whitecross Hereford Catchment Area
Whitecross Hereford is a academy converter secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 940 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
940
Pupils
900
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Whitecross Hereford Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Whitecross Hereford 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.
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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 →Whitecross Hereford — School Information
- Full address
- Three Elms Road, Hereford, HR4 0RN
- 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
- 15.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139189
Other Secondary Schools in Hereford
If Whitecross Hereford is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.
Aylestone School Catchment Area
Community school · HR1 1HY
Weobley High School Catchment Area
Community school · HR4 8ST
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR1 1UU
St Mary's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR1 4DR
The Hereford Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · HR2 7NG
Kingstone High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HR2 9HJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Whitecross Hereford
Is Whitecross Hereford oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Whitecross Hereford currently has 940 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Whitecross Hereford? ▾
Admission to Whitecross 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 Whitecross Hereford cover? ▾
Whitecross Hereford 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 Whitecross Hereford? ▾
Whitecross Hereford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.