The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.2
16.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,260
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Dale Reeve (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Beaumont Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRichard Whittington Primary School
Primary · 759m away
Thorley Hill Primary School
Primary · 923m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Primary · 2.0km away
Thorn Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
White Trees Independent School
Independent · 2.2km away
Windhill21
Primary · 2.2km away
Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bishop's Stortford High School a selective school?
No. The Bishop's Stortford High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bishop's Stortford High School's Ofsted rating?
The Bishop's Stortford High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bishop's Stortford High School?
The Bishop's Stortford High School currently has 1,260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bishop's Stortford High School take?
The Bishop's Stortford High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bishop's Stortford High School?
The Bishop's Stortford High School is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4SH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bishop's Stortford High School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bishop's Stortford High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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