The Steiner Academy Hereford

A good academy sponsor led school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Steiner Academy Hereford.

Hereford, HR28DL Ofsted: Good Age 3-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

1

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
89.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 1.57
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.5%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
0.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Much Dewchurch
Hereford, HR28DL
Phone
1981540221
Website
steineracademyhereford.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135672
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Much Dewchurch, Hereford, HR2 8DL
Website
http://www.steineracademyhereford.org.uk
Age range
3-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STEINER ACADEMY, HEREFORD
Capacity
332 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
343
Free School Meals
21.1% (72 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.5 (+13.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.6 (+7.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
1.57 (+1.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
343 pupils
3-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

The Steiner Waldorf Curriculum aims to nourish and develop the innate gifts and potentials of each child so they may become responsible, fearless and free individuals who think clearly, observe perceptively and act constructively for the good of the world. The ethos is based on Rudolf Steiner’s pedagogy that human beings are a complex interaction of body, mind and spirit, and developing each of these aspects prepares children for life. Recognising and taking care of the spiritual or inner life of children distinguishes Waldorf Education; the 'spiritual' or 'soul' is not religious but the inner aspect of being human that is not material. Teaching draws on contemporary research and approaches, but remains rooted in Steiner’s writings and practice, emphasizing care for artistic beauty, mood of the classroom, practical skills, inclusion, and engagement with society and the natural world.

Steiner Academy Hereford recognises the spiritual or inner life of children as the inner, non-material aspect of being human; Waldorf education emphasizes this inner life rather than religion.

Head Teacher's Message

Kate Andrews, Academy Principal, states: Our vision is to enable children to have a full experience of childhood that can nourish and develop their innate gifts and potentials so that they may become responsible, fearless and free individuals who think clearly, observe perceptively and act constructively for the good of the world.

Curriculum Highlights

Main lesson periods (Steiner Waldorf approach) Phenomenological/experiential learning Creative and active learning methods Access to Games, Music, Landwork, Art, Craft and Handwork Computing and Programming (optional)

Admissions Criteria

Admissions arrangements conform to the Admissions Code 2021 which states that admission authorities must not discriminate against or disadvantage disabled children, those with special educational needs, or those applying for admission outside their normal age group where an admission authority has agreed to this.