The Executive Headteacher at Burley Gate Primary School, Mrs Michele Lewis, and the Head of School, Mrs Tracy Westlake, have expressed their pride after the school received a glowing report following a SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglian...
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NEWS | Planning application submitted for a major new development at a Hereford school
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for a major new development at a primary school in Hereford. The proposed development is detailed below: ‘New 4 Court Sports Hall building including new external hard court area, with associated...
NEWS | Up to £697,000 to be spent on improvement works to heating, windows and doors at a primary school in Hereford
Image - Google Street View - March 2024 Up to £697,000 is to be spent on improvement works to heating, windows and doors at a primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire Council has confirmed. In documents shared by Herefordshire Council, it confirmed that the work set...
RUGBY | Trailfinders Women and Hereford Sixth Form College sign exciting Rugby Partnership – creating a clear and professional pathway for students
Press Release from Hereford Sixth Form College: Hereford Sixth Form College is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Trailfinders Women, creating a clear and professional pathway for student rugby players to progress through to the Ealing Trailfinders...
NEWS | Trinity Primary School to launch new support service for pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
A Hereford based school is set to expand its inclusive education offer with the launch of a new service aimed at supporting primary aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. From 1 September 2025, the school will host a dedicated SEMH base...
SCHOOL MEMORIES | It’s almost 20 years since the old Whitecross High School in Hereford was demolished – here are some photos of what it looked like!
It’s hard for many that attended Whitecross High School in Hereford to believe that it’s almost twenty years since the old school was demolished! Whitecross High School is now located just off Three Elms Road in Hereford, replacing the former school that was located...
SCHOOL MEMORIES | A selection of photos and memories from Aylestone School in Hereford
Did you attend Aylestone High School in Hereford? We’ve been provided with a number of photos and memories of students time at this school in Hereford. Karen Pardoe shared this photo from 1986: Richard Lively shared the following photo - year not mentioned: Clare...
SCHOOL MEMORIES | Do you recognise anyone in this photo from a Hereford primary school?
Do you recognise anybody in the photo above from a Hereford Primary School? The photo was taken at Holmer Primary School in Hereford in the 1950s. The photo brought back memories for many local people in our Herefrodshire Memories Group, with a number of comments....
NEWS | Lucton School hosts a truly unforgettable day with a series of events making the 80th anniversary of VE Day!
Lucton School in Herefordshire hosted a truly remarkable day on Thursday, with a series of events on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. From Lucton School: A truly unforgettable day at Lucton School as we marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day! Thanks to the incredible...
SCHOOL MEMORIES | Do you recognise anybody in these photos from St Thomas Cantilupe in Hereford?
Do you recognise anybody from these photos taken at St Thomas Cantilupe in Hereford? The first image, shared in our Herefordshire Memories Group by David Allen is of St Thomas Cantilupe in 1990/91. The second photo, provided by Robert Williams, is from 1990. Head over...
SCHOOLS | A Herefordshire school has issued an important message to all students and parents
A Herefordshire school has issued an important message to all students and parents. With the May Fair in Hereford next week, Fairfield High School in Peterchurch has shared an important message with students and parents about travel. An update from the school said:...
SCHOOL | Do you recognise anybody in these fantastic photos taken at a Herefordshire school in the 1950s?
Do you recognise anybody in these fantastic photos taken at a school in a Herefordshire village in the 1950s? Brian Watkins shared this superb images in the Herefordshire Memories Facebook group of Stretton Sugwas Primary School. The photos were taken in the mid...
NEWS | Former pupils of a school in Hereford get together for a reunion 30 years after leaving
Former pupils at a school in Hereford, have recently got back together for a reunion, 30 years after they left. On Friday 2nd May, a group of former pupils were invited to regroup at St James Primary School by Headteacher Rosie Matli who also kindly showed them...
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES | Lego Club is a FREE to attend after school session at Hereford Cathedral and it’s extremely popular with so many!
Test your skills at creating crazy constructions and superstructures with Lego in the inspiring surroundings of Hereford Cathedral. Enjoy this freestyle Lego session in the South Transept with thousands of bricks and hundreds of mini-figures, learn building...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has issued an important message to all students and parents
A Herefordshire school has issued an important message to all students and parents. With the May Fair in Hereford next week, Fairfield High School in Peterchurch has shared an important message with students and parents about travel. An update from the school said:...
NEWS | Plans to expand Aylestone School to accommodate 300 additional pupils from 2026 have been submitted to Herefordshire Council for consideration
Plans to expand Aylestone School, Hereford, have been submitted to the council for consideration. If approved, the scheme will see £13.1m invested in the school’s facilities to accommodate 300 additional pupils (60 pupils per year group), with the first intake into...
NEWS | A planning application has been submitted for a new two-storey educational building at a school in Hereford
A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council, for a new two-storey educational building at a school in Hereford. The planning application, submitted by Herefordshire Council is for Aylestone School in Hereford comprises of the following: Proposed...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been praised following a recent inspection by Ofsted
A Herefordshire school has been praised following a recent inspection by Ofsted. Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School was praised following the inspection by Ofsted on 4th February 2025. The report said: This small, rural school is at the heart of the community. ...
NEWS | NMITE named as Herefordshire’s first ever Knowledge Base in UK’s prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnerships programme
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is proud to announce that it has been officially accepted as a Knowledge Base in the UK Government’s prestigious Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. This milestone marks an important...
NEWS | Staff at Lake View Nursery are celebrating their achievement of becoming the first early years provider in Herefordshire to gain the ‘Healthy Tots’ public health accreditation
Staff at Lake View Nursery are celebrating their achievement of becoming the first early years provider in Herefordshire to gain the ‘Healthy Tots’ public health accreditation. The nursery, based at Thorn Business Park in Rotherwas, was the first to complete...