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About

We are proud of our Ofsted report of 2024 which praised the strength of relationships across the school, the high expectations for behaviour and the quality of the curriculum. One of the many positive comments from inspectors said: Pupils enjoy learning, feel well supported by staff, and know what they need to do to succeed.

We are rightly proud of the progress we ve made, but we remain hungry for even more. Our ambition is to ensure every student achieves their full potential and leaves us equipped for the world beyond school. This year marks the beginning of a new chapter. We are launching a new faculty structure- creating an extended senior leadership team.

This exciting development will strengthen collaboration, raise standards, and ensure even greater consistency across all areas of the school. Our school is growing in popularity, which is a testament to our staff and students but we know we must never be complacent. The heart of our work remains in the classroom.

Our Ready, Respectful, Resilient agenda is more than just a Behaviour Policy it is the foundation for learning and personal growth. We expect the highest standards and we support every student to meet them.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Band
  • Drama
  • Textiles

Key facts

URN
136399
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2011

Governing body (8 current, 0 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Paul DeneenChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2031

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Frazer SmithLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Richard Huw LewisLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Eve BoundLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Mark FinningLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2024 · until 2031
Mrs Charlotte YemmLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jessica FawkesLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Moira LeeLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · until 2030

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