Hereford Sixth Form College

About Hereford Sixth Form College

Hereford Sixth Form College is a large state sixth form in Herefordshire, and while the data doesn’t include a parent recommendation percentage or an oversubscription ratio, the sheer scale of the college — with 863 students in its most recent A-level cohort — suggests it is a well-established choice for post-16 study in the area. The college is non-selective and non-denominational, and it operates as a dedicated sixth form centre, meaning students move into a focused, adult-oriented environment rather than staying on at a secondary school. The headteacher is Catherine Brearery, and the college offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, chapel, swimming pool, and a dedicated sixth form centre, which hints at a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular life. With 18 state secondary schools in the local authority, and only two rated Outstanding, Hereford Sixth Form College sits within a competitive but not oversaturated local market.

Academically, the college’s most recent A-level results (2023/24) show a points per entry score of 34, which equates to a grade of C+. The average grade across the best three A-levels was B-, with a points score of 35.47. The proportion of students achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects was 19.9%, which is a solid figure for a large, non-selective state sixth form. The value-added score was -0.02, with a progress banding of Average, meaning students typically achieve in line with expectations given their prior attainment. The confidence interval for this value-added score ranges from -0.08 to 0.03, so the true effect could be slightly negative or slightly positive. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score for all schools is -0.22, so the college’s performance is broadly in line with or slightly above the local norm.

The college is well equipped for a broad range of activities, with facilities spanning sports (rowing, athletics, swimming, netball), creative arts (music rooms, theatre, art club), and enrichment (Model UN, Debate, Eco Club, DofE). It also has a chapel, which may appeal to families looking for a setting with some spiritual dimension, though the religious character is officially listed as ‘Does not apply’. There is no nursery provision and it is not a boarding school, so it is purely a day sixth form for students aged 16 to 19. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Mary’s RC High School, 2.7 km away, which may be a competitor for higher-attaining students. This college will suit families who want a large, well-resourced sixth form with a wide choice of subjects and activities, and who are comfortable with a non-selective, mixed environment that serves a broad cross-section of the local population.

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