Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service, Hereford
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hereford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service in detail
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service in its own words
In its own words: "At HPRS we empower every young person to overcome barriers, realise their potential and achieve positive outcomes through high-quality education, personalised support, and meaningful opportunities for personal growth. We encourage our students to believe in themselves, achieve their ambitions and succeed in all aspects of their lives."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 24 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 17% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 13% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 17% into work.
Who goes there
61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (48.3%) received SEN support and 13 (21.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hereford Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
27 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maylord Shopping Centre (stand 1), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 397 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
61.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service is in Herefordshire, County of; for families living there:
- Herefordshire, County of's school travel policy: School transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 78
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 62 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
60 pupils
80 places
20 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hereford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hereford
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
1,920
Applications
1,685
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
70.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
60
Total Pupils
33
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
2.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,430
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
What is Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service's Ofsted rating?
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service?
No fixed boundary. When Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service?
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service has around 60 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 78 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 62 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service?
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service is at Coningsby Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)