John Masefield High School
John Masefield High School is a secondary located in Herefordshire, County of, HR8 2HF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 884 pupils on roll.
John Masefield High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Herefordshire, County of
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 930
Number of Pupils: 884
Number of Boys: 459
Number of Girls: 425
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 19.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-09
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-12-05
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Holmes
Phone: 01531631012
Website: http://www.jmhs.hereford.sch.uk
Location: Mabel's Furlong
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about John Masefield High School
What is the Ofsted rating of John Masefield High School?
John Masefield High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does John Masefield High School admit?
John Masefield High School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is John Masefield High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
John Masefield High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is John Masefield High School?
John Masefield High School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near John Masefield High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around John Masefield High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near John Masefield High School?
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