Earl Mortimer College
Secondary · Community school · Ages 11–16 · Leominster, Herefordshire, County of
Earl Mortimer College is a secondary school in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of for ages 11–16 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 11 January 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- South Street, Leominster, HR6 8JJ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- Pupils on roll
- 502 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 11 January 2023
Strengths
- “Earl Mortimer College (EMC) is a welcoming school.”
- “Most pupils are happy to attend the school and are confident they will be successful in their education.”
- “They value and respect the school environment.”
To improve
- “On occasion, pupils’ behaviour falls below the standard expected and this can interrupt learning.”
- “However, this is not always the case.”
- “In a few subjects, the way teachers implement the curriculum is sometimes not as effective.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 February 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 31% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 37.5 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 68 first-preference applications, 88 offers in total, 68 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of exam results
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Herefordshire, County of.
- Weobley High School 7.2 mi School remains Good
- Wigmore School 8.1 mi School remains Good
- Queen Elizabeth High School 9.6 mi School remains Good
- Whitecross Hereford 10.8 mi Good
- Aylestone School 11.2 mi Requires improvement
- St Mary's RC High School 11.4 mi Standards maintained
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School 11.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Hereford Church of England Academy 12.7 mi Requires improvement