Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School

Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School, also known as Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat Academy and Bluecoat School, is an educational institution located in the United Kingdom. The organisation provides schooling to pupils, delivering educational services to students within its community. As a school situated in the United Kingdom, it offers instruction to learners. The institution is recognised by its multiple aliases. Its primary function is to provide education to those who attend.

In October 2022, the school experienced a cyberattack carried out by the ransomware group Vice Society, which initially prompted a network disconnection after unusual activity was detected. Despite early assurances that personal data remained secure, the attackers later published extensive student information on the dark web, including names, addresses, birthdates, ethnicity, special educational needs details, safeguarding reports, and police incident records. The breach was confirmed by a third party after the hacking group encrypted files during the incident, and school leadership acknowledged the uncontained nature of the compromise. The school urged vigilance among affected families while collaborating with law enforcement and IT specialists to investigate the attack. This incident highlights the vulnerability of educational institutions to cyber threats, particularly those targeted by groups known for exploiting weaknesses in the school sector.