Whitecross Hereford High School

Academy in Hereford, Herefordshire, England
52°04′08″N 2°44′50″W / 52.0690°N 2.7471°W / 52.0690; -2.7471InformationTypeAcademyMotto"Excellence for all, excellence from all"School districtWest MidlandsLocal authorityHerefordshireDepartment for Education URN139189 TablesOfstedReportsHeadteacherTim KnappGenderMixedAge11 to 16Enrolment949 as of January 2021[update]HousesBromley, Hagloe, Moyle, StyreColour(s)Green, Red, Yellow, BlueWebsitehttp://www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk/

Whitecross Hereford High School is a mixed secondary school located in Hereford in the English county of Herefordshire.[1]

Previously a community school administered by Herefordshire Council, Whitecross Hereford High School converted to academy status in January 2013. However the school continues to coordinate with Herefordshire Council for admissions. The school moved into new buildings in 2006.

Whitecross Hereford High School offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils.[2] The school also has a specialism in sports, and is an accredited sports college. The school currently has a roll of around 1000 students.[3] A new Head Teacher, Tim Knapp was appointed in 2016. Taking over from Denise Strutt, who held the position from 2001[4]

References

  1. ^ "Whitecross Hereford High School". whitecross.hereford.sch.uk.
  2. ^ "Curriculum". whitecross.hereford.sch.uk.
  3. ^ "Sports Specialism". whitecross.hereford.sch.uk.
  4. ^ Tim Knapp

External links

  • Whitecross Hereford High School official website
  • OFSTED Report 2014


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