HEREFORD Cathedral School and its junior school have both been deemed "excellent" in its latest inspection report.

Staff from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recently visited both schools and gave them the top mark in each of its categories - including the quality of academic and other achievements, the quality of the pupil's personal development and the effectiveness of governance, leadership and management.

“We are delighted that the hard work of pupils, staff and governors has been acknowledged in these two 'excellent' ISI reports," said Paul Smith, headmaster at Hereford Cathedral School.

“I have always had complete confidence and belief in the quality of education and the outstanding experience our pupils receive.

"It is fantastic that the inspection teams recognise, as I do, just how special Hereford Cathedral School is.

“We have come a long way since our last ISI inspection, improving year on year, meeting recommendations and exceeding our goals and aspirations."