G.E.M Hereford, Hereford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
G.E.M Hereford specializes in supporting pupils with complex needs including autism, ADHD, anxiety and trauma. The school maintains small class sizes with high staff ratios, ensuring pupils receive personalized attention. Leadership has thoughtfully planned the school's expansion to meet local authority demand while protecting the wellbeing of current pupils.
Key Strengths
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy implemented effectively with strong staff training and procedures
- Well-considered expansion plans with gradual, managed growth that accounts for impact on existing pupils
- High staff ratios during learning and social times with small class sizes maintained
- Premises at both sites renovated to high standard with excellent facilities including medical rooms, suitable toilets, outdoor spaces and sports access
- Secure recruitment procedures with all required pre-employment checks completed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a compliant policy published on its website, provides comprehensive training to staff, reviews concerns appropriately, and intends to maintain equally robust procedures at the additional premises.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports facilities access, physical education lessons
G.E.M Hereford is an independent special school for pupils aged 8-18 with autism, ADHD, anxiety and trauma-related needs. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if its proposed material change to expand from 17 to 42 pupils is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
26 pupils
42 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hereford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hereford
Admissions Demand - Herefordshire, County of
Places available
1,919
Applications
1,763
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across Herefordshire, County of (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
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G.E.M Hereford
Trinity Primary School
Holmer CofE Academy
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Riverside Primary School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School
St Martin's Primary School
Stretton Sugwas CofE Academy
St James' Church of England Primary School
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