Hereford Cathedral School
Hereford Cathedral School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Hereford, Herefordshire, educating pupils aged 3 - 19 and founded in 1383. Boarding fees are £0 - £16,666 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 19
- Ethos
- Anglican
- Guardian required
- No
About Hereford Cathedral
The story, ethos and character of Hereford Cathedral.
- Setting
- City
- Ethos
- Anglican
- Head
- Mr Crispin Dawson
Hereford Cathedral School is one of the oldest schools in the country, located in the beautiful surroundings of a Cathedral Close. A happy, inclusive school with a national reputation for music, sport and academic achievement, we offer pupils a personalised education helping individuals to set their sights high and feel valued for who they are.
Aside from stretching and challenging all pupils, both in and out of the classroom, our prime aim is to develop character: helping pupils to become fulfilled and valued citizens, who will make a positive impact on those around them. Our A-Level students can choose from a wide range of subjects from a free option list.
Alongside this, we also run the 'HCS Diploma' course ensuring our students leave us real-world ready.
The residence has been described by many visitors as one of the best boarding houses they have seen, providing en-suite rooms to all pupils with very tasteful decor and furnishings. The school, is an all-through school but provides boarding accommodation for British and International pupils form Year 7 to 13.
Home stay is also an alternative option. What the school is known for? The school has a national reputation for music, sport and academic achievement. In 2015, for example, the Cantabile Girls' Choir won the BBC's School Choir of the Year competition.
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Academics at Hereford Cathedral
What pupils study at Hereford Cathedral — and where it takes them.
such as Art and Economics. Special educational needs The Learning and Study Support Department aims to ensure that we provide each child with the opportunity to fulfil his or her individual potential. We aim to develop positive attitudes towards learning by providing , where appropriate, to develop self-esteem and self-confidence.
The School will show due regard to the SEN and Disability Code of Practice 0-25 years 2014, and the Equality Act 2010 when carrying out its duties towards all pupils with Educational Needs, Additional Needs and Disabilities and will ensure that parents/carers are both notified of and involved in the decisions made by the School that SEN provision is being made for their child.
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Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Pupils from Hereford Cathedral School go on to study at top universities including Oxford, Cambridge and the Russell Group of universities. Previous international students from Hereford Cathedral School have secured places at a range of universities including Cambridge, University College London, Bath, Reading, SOAS, Kings College London, cardiff University, Glasgow University and Manchester, reading everything from Law, Economics and Chemistry to Architecture and Art/Textiles.
Top International performers in 2021 included Paloma M from Spain with A*A*A (and a 8.5 IELTS!), Erin from China A*A*A and Arno from Hong Kong A*A*A*A*A*
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Hereford Cathedral
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Hereford Cathedral.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 0, Boys 0, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- No
- Saturday lessons
- No
Pupils boarding at HCS will enjoy being part of a boarding house with a welcoming, family atmosphere where we will ensure they will feel safe and well looked after throughout their time with us. It is difficult to show in photographs, and even videos, but everyone that enters Wilmot House, immediately feels the warm friendliness that has been created.
It really is like one big family which our boarders return to after a day in school. Being set away from the school, our boarders to have that distinction between school and home. They have beautiful gardens surrounding the house where they can relax when needed, and tranquility in the house when needed for private study.
A genuine home away from home
Wilmot House is a mixed boarding house with designated areas for boys and girls controlled by an electronic card system. It is home to students in years 9 to 13, aged between 13 and 18 and was completely renovated in 2019. The mixed boarding house allows the students to live in a natural environment downstairs where boys and girls can socialise safely together in the evenings and at weekends.
Upstairs, there are separate boys and girls corridors with restricted access using key fobs and CCTV in critical points. House staff make regular checks to ensure pupils are in the correct areas. The bedrooms are all ensuite and range from single rooms to quad rooms.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Hereford Cathedral admissions
How children join Hereford Cathedral, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
High School Experience programme is available at any time of the school year providing accommodation is available. The minimum stay is 2 weeks. We offer both residential and homestay accommodation, so if we are not able to accommodate a student in boarding, we will always have the option of homestay.
Our homestay families are mainly families with children at HCS, or staff. This option is open to individuals or small ( would normally only have homestay option). Special notes to agents about entry to the school Hereford Cathedral School currently has very few international pupils, as we are essentially a British day school.
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Hereford Cathedral fees & funding
What Hereford Cathedral costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Hereford Cathedral.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Hereford Cathedral against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Hereford Cathedral location & travel
Where Hereford Cathedral is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NG, England Airport transfer School fees include a free transfer to and from London Heathrow and Birmingham airports on school arrival and departure dates.
Please note that 7 days notice of arrival/departure times must be given to qualify for the free transfer. The school can arrange transfers on other dates (or from other airports/points of entry) but the parents will be charged the cost of the transfer.
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