Herefordshire has 10 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 9 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 7 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrs Court School | Outstanding | 23 Nov 2022 | HR1 |
| Rowden House School | Outstanding | 3 Jul 2025 | HR7 |
| The Beacon College | Outstanding | 17 Apr 2024 | HR1 |
| Cambian Hereford School | Good | 20 Mar 2025 | HR6 |
| Compass Community School Hereford | Good | 27 Jun 2024 | HR8 |
| G.E.M Hereford | Good | 27 Jun 2024 | HR4 |
| Pathway Schools Limited | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | HR2 |
| Queenswood School | Good | 3 Oct 2024 | HR8 |
| Royal National College for the Blind | Good | 15 Mar 2024 | HR1 |
| Westfield School | Good | 11 Oct 2017 | HR6 |