Hereford College of Arts

A outstanding further education school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hereford College of Arts.

Hereford, HR11LT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 October 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Folly Lane
Hereford, HR11LT
Phone
1432273359
Website
hca.ac.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130714
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LT
Website
http://www.hca.ac.uk/
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
33%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
203 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

A community you can make your own

Facilities

Theatres (two production theatres) with modular staging, full lighting rig and PA system and cinema-quality digital projection Dance studio with sprung wooden floors and full-length mirrors Sound editing suite for creating and editing sound (Sibelius, Foley, Logic Pro) Rehearsal spaces across campus Media store with high-spec kit (laptops, audio interfaces, midi controllers, cameras, lighting, location recording equipment, track/dolly, etc.) Individual studio spaces Digital Skills Centre with Macs/PCs and design software training Queens 3D Workshop with metals, wood, cold casting, 3D printing, laser cutting, welders and jewellers' benches Zones in the Queens workshop: Metals, Woodwork, Cold Casting, Digital Fabrication Small Metals workshop with silversmithing facilities Textiles workshops for print, dye, weave, knit and mixed media Ceramics & Glass workshop with ceramics and glass cutting, fusing and slumping Plaster and slip casting space Glazing & Firing kilns (including a glass kiln for fusing and slumping) Printmaking workshop (lino, woodblock, letterpress, dry point, collagraph, etching, lithography, screen printing; Albion press) Dedicated art & design library Digital Skills Centre (additional design software training via staff and digital demonstrators) Photography studios and darkrooms with traditional and digital facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Four strands in Performing & Production Arts: Acting, Movement, Musical Theatre, and Production Arts Live projects and work experiences with industry partners (e.g., 2Faced Dance Company, Powerhouse, Open Sky, Hay Festival) Progression pathways to higher education and professional theatre/arts institutions (e.g., Mountview, East 15, London Contemporary Dance School, Trinity Laban, etc.) Preparation of professional portfolios, showreels and CVs; audition/portfolio-based progression Industry-led learning with daily or regular input from practitioners and partnerships

Admissions Criteria

Minimum age 18. UCAS Tariff Points: Applicants applying for September 2025 entry and beyond should have achieved 96–112 UCAS Tariff Points or more. However, offers are not solely based on academic results and may be based on other evidence of talent and suitability for the course. Mature applicants with relevant experience will be considered. If unsure, contact [email protected]. Portfolio/audition is required: Your portfolio or self-tape/audition video will be requested after applying. For Level 3 entry (two-year Extended Diploma): minimum 5 GCSEs at 9–4 (A–C) or a Level 2 Diploma Merit grade, and interview/portfolio or audition. For Level 2 entry (one year): minimum 4 GCSEs at 9–2, and interview/portfolio or audition. English and maths grade expectations are described as desirable (Grade 4/C or above). Specific notes also apply to Fashion Business and Retail (GCSE English Grade 4/C or above).

Financial Information

Undergraduate courses listed cost £9,275 per year (p.a.). Some programs show the same figure (e.g., BA courses). The Foundation/Portfolio-related course (Portfolio course: Art & Design (Foundation Diploma - 21+)) is listed at £5,421. Duration details vary by program (e.g., some CDC pages show 3 years or 6 years; others show 2-year post-16 pathways).

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