The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Address: Hampton Dene Road, Tupsley
Town/City: Hereford
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR1 1UU
Country: 200002585545
Telephone Number: 01432 347501
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin Henton
Capacity: 1175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 979 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.6%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 116991
DfE Number: 884/4600
UKPRN: 10017715
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire (E14000743)
Electoral Ward: Tupsley (E05009486)
Diocese: CE18(Diocese of Hereford)

Easting & Northing: 353245E, 240107N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 28.8" N 2° 40' 59.54" W
Plus Code: 9C4V3858+5P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Shane Hancock - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 October 2025.
  • Mr Richard Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 May 2025.
  • Mr David Morris - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 December 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2023.
  • Mr John Rundle Nicol - Governor. Appointed on 18 February 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 February 2025.
  • Mr Thomas Richards - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2023.
  • Mr Mike Stuffins - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2025.
  • Mr William Talbot-Ponsonby - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 January 2025.
  • Mr Graham Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2025.
  • Mrs Joyce Warburton - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2023.
  • Mrs Lucy Wells - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2027.