There are 78 church schools and academies in the Diocese of Hereford, including 3 church secondary schools. Together these schools nurture and educate approximately 12,000 children and are central to the mission and ministry across the whole diocese.
We are proud that our family of schools provide an education for life in all its fulness, where the Christian values of wisdom, hope, community and dignity are lived out daily. Each school being a beacon of light in its community.
The Diocesan Education Team works on behalf of the Diocese Board of Education, to provide an excellent support service and training for for governors, board members, school leaders and teachers.
Please visit any of the pages below to find out more about our family of schools, what it means to be a church school, support and advice for those leading or teaching in schools and how you could support the church schools in your area.
Our Family of Schools
There are many different types of Church schools among our 78 schools
School Governance
Governance The Board of Education is committed to helping schools strengthen their effectiveness and distinctiveness as Church of England Schools…
Links to the Church of England Education Policies and Documents
Church of England Vision for Education (2016)
Deeply Christian, Serving the Common Good
Embracing Change: Rural & Small Schools (2018)
Education Team eBulletin Training and Events
Education Team
The Education Team supports Church of England schools across the diocese, overseeing leadership and promoting strong academic and Christian outcomes.
Education e-Bulletin
Here you can sign up to receive the weekly e-bulletin or read the latest version.
Education Training and Events Schedule
Our Education Training and Events page outlines the 2025–26 programme of courses, briefings, and workshops for school leaders, governors, clergy,…