Earl Mortimer College
Leominster, HR6 8JJ · Herefordshire, County of · secondary school
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12th 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 839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.4 · 17 | 30% | 0.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.57 · 13 | 25% | 0.32 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 10% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Earl Mortimer College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at -0.57 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 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a Radio Station club and attend offsite trips and visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 502 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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
With Progress 8 below 0, how does the school support students to close the gap between their starting point and final results? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Earl Mortimer College
Overview
Earl Mortimer College is described as a “welcoming school” where most pupils are happy and confident in their education. The report highlights a curriculum that helps pupils develop a “positive mindset” and strong personal development, supported by effective safeguarding arrangements. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the report identifies specific inconsistencies in teaching quality and behaviour management that require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and fully open to all pupils,” with leaders ensuring well-planned subjects that enable knowledge building from Year 7 to Year 11.
- Personal development is a “particular strength,” featuring a house-based tutor system and a ‘Skills for Life’ curriculum that prepares pupils for life beyond school.
- Staff deal with bullying effectively, and some pupils act as ‘Prevent Bullying Now’ mentors to support their peers.
- Strategies to improve attendance have resulted in a “significant reduction in absence” over the last two years.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the same curriculum as their peers, with effective strategies provided to support them.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure consistency in the quality of curriculum implementation across all subjects, as some teachers do not always present key knowledge in a way pupils understand.
- Leaders should ensure the behaviour policy is well understood and consistently applied by all staff, as inconsistent responses leave some pupils feeling unfairly treated.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear processes that staff use well and a safeguarding team that responds promptly and appropriately to concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.7 |
| 2024/25 | 37.5 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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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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