The Hereford Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hereford Church of England Academy
Address: Marlbrook Road, Redhill
Town/City: Hereford
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR2 7NG
Telephone Number: 01432 373570
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2008
Trust: Diocese Of Hereford Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Hereford Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Head Teacher: Mr Michael Stoppard
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 647 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.3%

Location and administration

URN: 135662
DfE Number: 884/6905
UKPRN: 10024186
UPRN: 10022776739
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire (E14001281)
Electoral Ward: Red Hill (E05009478)

Easting & Northing: 350132E, 237991N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 2' 19.34" N 2° 43' 41.86" W
Plus Code: 9C4V27QC+FM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Marlbrook Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Blackmarston School (0.4km)
  3. Our Lady's RC Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Riverside Primary School (1.1km)
  5. St Martin's Primary School (1.2km)
  6. St James' Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
  7. Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (2.0km)
  8. Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School (2.1km)
  9. Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (2.6km)
  10. St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (2.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Margaret Beever - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Mr Steve Chandler - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Natalie Cooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Revd Anne Dowdeswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Richard Franks - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Michelle Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Mather - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Mr Michael Stoppard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 June 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Teale - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.