Ofsted school ratings in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire (West Midlands), 33 of 41 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.5%. That is 6.7 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 80.5%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 25
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 41
- rank 123/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Herefordshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Herefordshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 19.5% |
| Good | 25 | 61.0% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 17.1% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Herefordshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 86.7% |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Special | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Herefordshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 33 of 41 graded state-funded schools in Herefordshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.5%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Herefordshire have?
- Herefordshire has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 25 rated Good, out of 41 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Herefordshire?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Herefordshire, and 7 rated Requires improvement, out of 41 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Herefordshire?
- By phase in Herefordshire: 86.7% of 30 primary schools; 71.4% of 7 secondary schools; 50.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Herefordshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Herefordshire ranks 123 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 80.5% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.