Pathway Schools Limited, Hereford
Pathway Schools Limited is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 in Hereford.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Pathway Schools Limited in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Pathway Schools Limited are Blackmarston School (2 miles); The Beacon College (2.1 miles, Outstanding); Barrs Court School (2.1 miles, Outstanding); and Royal National College for the Blind (2.5 miles, Good).
Blackmarston SchoolThe Beacon CollegeBarrs Court SchoolRoyal National College for the Blind
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Pathway Schools Limited has an education, health and care plan (25 of 25 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hereford Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vincent Carey Road (opposite), 360 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a personalised education tailored to each child's needs, with particular strength in supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Staff are well-trained and supervised with high staffing levels, and the school carefully prepares older pupils for life after school through work experience and career support. The school prioritises respect, tolerance and pupil wellbeing through its behaviour policy and pastoral support.
Key Strengths
- Personalised curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs and prior knowledge
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for adulthood through work experience and careers guidance
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures in place with staff training planned
- Well-maintained premises with suitable learning and social spaces
- High staff-to-pupil ratio ensuring adequate supervision
Areas for Improvement
- Website not yet developed - information currently available only in printed format or by email request
- Ground floor renovation still in progress ahead of September opening
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a comprehensive policy reflecting statutory guidance, appropriate recording systems in place, and planned annual training for all staff.
Pathway Schools Limited is a new special school designed to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to re-engage with education through a personalised 'Pathways approach'. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Pathway Schools Limited
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
100%
Full
25 pupils
25 places
No 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pathway Schools Limited is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
25
Total Pupils
15
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Pathway Schools Limited
How many pupils go to Pathway Schools Limited?
Pathway Schools Limited has around 25 pupils on roll.
Does Pathway Schools Limited have specialist SEN provision?
Pathway Schools Limited is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Pathway Schools Limited?
Pathway Schools Limited is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Pathway Schools Limited?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Pathway Schools Limited?
Pathway Schools Limited is at Impact House, Coldnose Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)