The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 23.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
23.4
20.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,245
- Capacity
- 93%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr John Maguire (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
School House, Maze Green Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 479m away
Northgate Primary School
Primary · 482m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Primary · 490m away
Windhill21
Primary · 654m away
White Trees Independent School
Independent · 775m away
Avanti Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Richard Whittington Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop's Stortford College?
Bishop's Stortford College currently has 1,245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop's Stortford College take?
Bishop's Stortford College caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Bishop's Stortford College?
Bishop's Stortford College is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop's Stortford College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop's Stortford College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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