The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 942
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- BISHOP'S HATFIELD GIRLS' SCHOOL
- Head
- Headteacher Alf Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthfield School
Special school · Very close
Hatfield Community Free School
Primary · Very close
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 327m away
Onslow St Audrey's School
Secondary · 425m away
Countess Anne Church of England School
Primary · 880m away
Links Hatfield Academy
Academy · 997m away
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Howe Dell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School a selective school?
No. Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School currently has 942 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School take?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is in Hatfield, AL10 8NL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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