The UK’s first Academy offering Steiner education

Our vision is to enable children to have a full experience of childhood that can nourish and develop their innate gifts and potentials so that they may become responsible, fearless and free individuals who think clearly, observe perceptively and act constructively for the good of the world.

Set in the beautiful south Herefordshire countryside, the school provides a creative and peaceful learning environment where we aim to nourish and develop the innate gifts and potential of all the children in our care.

Kate Andrew | Academy Principal

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We provide a co-educational school for children from early childhood right through to school leaving age (3 to 16). Pupils learn traditional subjects through the distinctive and time-tested Steiner approach that serves the children’s intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development in ways that are suited to their age. This principle is based on the simple but profound insight that children learn in different ways at different stages of their development. Read about our curriculum and more about Steiner education.

By the time they leave school at 16 our young people are well equipped to move on to their chosen path. Read about our academic achievements including GCSE results.

At Steiner Academy Hereford we do our upmost to enable each and every pupil to take part as fully as possible in every part of school life by developing their self-confidence, recognising their strengths and encouraging them to achieve their full potential. We acknowledge our responsibility in preparing young people for life in our culturally diverse society and showing, by example, the value of respect for each other, as well as self-respect.

We recognise the negative effect that lack of opportunity, exclusion and discrimination has on all aspects of this development. We strive to promote and practice equality of opportunity, foster good relations and eliminate discrimination or harassment across all the protected characteristics (age, race, gender reassignment, disability, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, gender, sexual orientation) within the school community.

Our admission arrangements conform to the Admissions Code 2021 which states that admission authorities must not discriminate against or disadvantage disabled children, those with special educational needs, or those applying for admission outside their normal age group where an admission authority has agreed to this.

We regularly review and improve our policies, curriculum, physical, social and cultural environment for our pupils, parents/carers, staff and community being guided by relevant legislation and good practice.

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Even if we don't have a post now, we could do in the near future and we would love to contact you and tell you about it. You could be working at one of our great schools and become part of The Steiner Academy Hereford family. We are always interested to hear from those who find our ethos, approach to inclusivity and support of our staff fits with their idea of a great place to work. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs. Join our School Talent Pool now!

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Waldorf is an holistic education with a creative, developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous approach. It aims to develop a child's emotional, spiritual, physical and academic potential equally. We call this 'Head, Heart and Hands' and through this approach we help children to be happy at school and develop the life skills they will need to thrive.

Schools are inclusive and non-selective. An interdisciplinary curriculum uniquely interweaves artistic and physical activities with academic learning including science and maths. Teaching takes into account the distinct stages of child development so that when, how and what children are taught engages with the way they naturally learn. Formal learning starts at age six allowing time for the youngest children to develop through play, imitation and exploration which fosters a sense of wellbeing and emotional resilience. The learning environment is one of warmth, empathy and appreciation which builds confidence without the need for high-stakes testing. In the upper school, a focus on questioning, discussion and research enables Waldorf students to leave school not just with good qualifications but equipped to be creative, curious, collaborative thinkers, strong communicators and imaginative innovators. Waldorf education prepares them for life in the widest sense.

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