John Masefield High School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Mabel's Furlong, Ledbury, HR8 2HF
Headteacher · Dr John Holmes
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Key facts
Pupils849Capacity 930
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 30 November 2022
TrustJohn Masefield High School and Sixth Form Centre
Free school meals23.6%
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 30 November 2022.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Herefordshire, County of council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Herefordshire, County ofNearby schools for the same ages
- The Chase6.9 mi
- Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre7.3 mi
- Dyson Perrins CofE Academy8.1 mi
- Hanley Castle High School8.6 mi
- John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy9.9 mi