Aylestone School
Hereford, HR1 1HY · Herefordshire, County of · secondary school
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14th of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 815 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.8 · 15 | 30% | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.8 · 6 | 25% | 0.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.7 · 23 | 10% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aylestone School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.8 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the recent Ofsted rating? How does the school monitor progress for students who start from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Aylestone School
Overview
Aylestone School is described as a small secondary institution where staff build "warm and supportive relationships" with pupils, fostering a positive environment where bullying is rare. While the curriculum is "suitably ambitious" and personal development is well-regarded, inconsistencies in teaching quality and strategic oversight mean the school currently requires improvement in several key areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, form strong friendship bonds, and show a "positive attitude to their learning."
- The curriculum is "sequenced effectively," with clear progression in subjects like mathematics and history where teachers model tasks well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported" through up-to-date plans and integrated provisions.
- Personal development is "well thought through," including age-appropriate lessons on relationships, safety, and mental health.
- There is a "well-planned careers programme" providing meaningful encounters with the world of work from Year 7.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all teachers deliver the curriculum effectively by using assessment strategies consistently to check understanding and help pupils make better progress.
- Implement an effective reading strategy to precisely identify gaps in ability and encourage pupils to read more widely.
- Improve strategic oversight so leaders have a precise understanding of their responsibilities and can identify patterns to inform future actions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.9 |
| 2024/25 | 36.3 |
| 2025/26 | 40.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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