A Herefordshire secondary school has been rated as ‘Good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection. John Masefield High School in Ledbury was inspected by Ofsted on 29th & 30th November 2022. The report said: “Pupils are happy and feel safe at school. This is because staff...
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NEWS | Hereford based school rated as ‘outstanding’ following recent Ofsted inspection
A Hereford based school has been rated as outstanding following a recent inspection by Ofsted Barrs Court School in Hereford received the rating following an inspection on 22nd and 23rd November 2022. The report states: “Barrs Court School is a special place to be....
NEWS | A Herefordshire nursery will be partially closed today and tomorrowÂ
A Herefordshire nursery has announced that it will be partially closed today and tomorrow, due to reduced staff numbers. The Gateway Lodge Nursery at Lea CE Primary School in Herefordshire, confirmed the news in an update shared by Herefordshire Council. Due to...
NEWS | Collaborative art project brings students together from Hereford Sixth Form College and the Beacon College
In the summer of 2022, Hereford Sixth Form College students collaborated with pupils at Beacon College on an exhibition of paintings as part of an exciting seven-week project entitled, ‘This is me’. Aspiring Health Care Professional students took part in the project...
NEWS | A former student of the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford has graduated with a Masters in Psychotherapy alongside his faithful guide dog
Photograph: Supplied by Juan Greggor A former student of the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford has graduated with a Masters in Psychotherapy alongside his faithful guide dog. Years of study paid off for Isle of Man resident, Juan Greggor and...
NEWS | Parents reminded that their children could be eligible for free school meals – Check eligibility now
All primary school children in Reception year, Year 1 and Year 2 in Herefordshire are entitled to school meals. Free school meals are available to children in other year groups if you or your partner receive benefits. If you receive benefits and your child is in...
NEWS | A local school choir has helped bring the Christmas spirit to a retirement community in Hereford
A local school choir has helped bring the Christmas spirit to a retirement community in Hereford. The choir from the town’s Riverside Primary School sang a selection of carols and festive favourites for homeowners at William Grange, a Retirement Living...
NEWS | A Herefordshire school has been rated as ‘good’ in a recent inspection by OfstedÂ
A Herefordshire Primary School has recently been rated as ‘good’ in an inspection by Ofsted. Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School was visited by Ofsted inspectors on the 11th and 12th October, a number of years since the previous visit. This school...
NEWS | Hereford Academy to Provide Festive Lunch Treat for All Pupils
On Thursday 15 December, more than 600 pupils at the Hereford Academy will get a truly fantastic, free festive treat as they all get to sit down and enjoy a traditional Christmas Lunch together. The school, which is on Marlbrook...
NEWS | Working with the community: Connexus, Shropshire Homes and Herefordshire Council deliver safer drop-off times for Orleton Primary School
Connexus and Shropshire Homes have completed the first phase of a new affordable housing development in Orleton, Herefordshire. Alongside new homes available for social rent, shared ownership and open market purchase, Connexus has worked with Herefordshire Council...
NEWS | Plans for a specialist school in Hereford suffer a setback after National Lottery funding is declined
A new special school in Hereford which is hoping to open in February has received a setback after being declined by the National Lottery, who it was hoping would provide funding for some of their start-up costs. The new school, GEM Hereford, is being set up by Mercia...
NEWS | Ofsted releases report following recent visit to a Herefordshire Primary School
Ofsted has released a report following a recent visit to a Herefordshire Primary School. Ofsted visited Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School on 19th October 2022 and rated the school as continuing to be a 'good school'. In the report, Ofsted said: ‘Be the best I can...
NEWS | Herefordshire School issues letter to parents over concerns that County Lines groups could be exploiting students
A Herefordshire School has sent a letter to parents this week, following concerns that ‘County Lines’ groups could be targeting and exploiting students. Hereford Academy issued a letter to parents following specific concerns that groups were targeting students in the...
NEWS | High Praise From Ofsted Inspectors As Broadlands Primary School Pupils’ ‘Thrive’
Staff and pupils at Broadlands Primary School in Hereford are celebrating following an Ofsted inspection last month that has seen the school rated as ‘Good’ in all areas. This is fantastic news for the school’s whole community and Executive...
NEWS | Letter sent to parents following a major incident involving a Hereford Secondary School
A Herefordshire Secondary School headteacher has sent a letter to parents to advise them that student data has been leaked following a cyber attack on the school. The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School sent the following letter to parents earlier this week. As you...
NEWS | A Hereford charity is launching a new campaign so that anyone can support them – whatever their hair length!
A Hereford charity is launching a new campaign so that anyone can support them – whatever their hair length! The Little Princess Trust receives hair from people all over the world who cut off their long locks to support its free wig provision service. Phil Brace, from...
NEWS | Herefordshire Scrap Store to stock Preloved FREE School Uniforms for local residents from this Friday Â
The Herefordshire Scrap Store & Resource Centre will be offering another useful service from this coming Friday, when they will team up with the Herefordshire Free School Uniform team. From Friday, preloved free school uniform items will be available at the...
NEWS | The George Clive Award for best forestry student at the Holme Lacy Campus of Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire College has been presented to Jack Williams
The George Clive Award for best forestry student at the Holme Lacy Campus of Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire College has been presented to Jack Williams. Jack is from a farming background. He has been completing a Level 2 Forestry Operative apprenticeship...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council is reminding parents to apply for your child’s secondary school place before midnight on 31 October
Time is running out to apply for your child’s secondary school place Parents of children who are 12 years old between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 are urged to apply for their child’s secondary school place before the 31 October deadline. Parents and carers of...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral School had a day to remember at the County Primary School Football Tournament
Hereford Cathedral Junior School had a day to remember as they became the County Primary School’s Football Champions in an event held at Wyeside. 28 schools and over 250 children took part in the tournament with early morning rain disappearing leading to...