Hereford Sixth Form College vs The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,089 students
| Measure | Hereford Sixth Form College Hereford, West Midlands | The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #113 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1347 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 0 | 1,089 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,089 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hereford.ac.uk/ | www.bhbs.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hereford Sixth Form College is a academy school while The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hereford Sixth Form College better than The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hereford Sixth Form College and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hereford Sixth Form College: 0. The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School: 1,089. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hereford Sixth Form College and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School rank in West Midlands?
Hereford Sixth Form College is unranked and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is 113th of 493 among sixth form schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).