Best 3 Secondary schools in Leominster – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Earl Mortimer College (Secondary) in Leominster; Wigmore School (Secondary) in Leominster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Earl Mortimer College and Wigmore School. They are secondary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Leominster, Herefordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Earl Mortimer College), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Earl Mortimer College (Feb 2023). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; all within the WIGMORE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Earl Mortimer College HR6 8JJ	Wigmore School HR6 9UW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8JJ	Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UW
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Feb 2023	2 15 May 2018
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	800	450
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Herefordshire, County of (884)	WIGMORE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Website	earlmortimer.org.uk	www.wigmoreschool.org.uk
Telephone	01568613221	01568770323
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Earl Mortimer College

HR6 8JJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8JJ
Ofsted: 2 13 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Herefordshire, County of (884)
Website: earlmortimer.org.uk
Telephone: 01568613221

Wigmore School

HR6 9UW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9UW
Ofsted: 2 15 May 2018
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WIGMORE SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.wigmoreschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01568770323

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.