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OpenSecondaryURN 116991

The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

Voluntary aided school · Hereford · HR1 1UU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,089

Local authority

Herefordshire, County of

Age range

Ages 1116

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 1,089 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.5%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Hereford
65
Secondary schools in Hereford
8
Academies among open schools in Hereford
45% (29)
Open schools in HR1
26
Secondary in HR1
3
Open schools in Herefordshire, County of LA
115
Secondary in Herefordshire, County of LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
116991

Location

Address
Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley
Postcode
HR1 1UU
Town
Hereford
County
Herefordshire
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,089
Boys / girls
524 / 565
School capacity
1,130
Capacity fill
1,089 / 1,130 (96%)
Free school meals
15.5%
FSM pupils
169
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary aided school