The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.8
10.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 217 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,282
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr David Curry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Chester Road, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8JD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Bishop Heber High School a selective school?
No. Bishop Heber High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Heber High School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Heber High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Heber High School?
Bishop Heber High School currently has 1,282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Heber High School take?
Bishop Heber High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Heber High School?
Bishop Heber High School is in Malpas, SY14 8JD, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Heber High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Heber High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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