The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.6
19.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
33.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- HERTS & ESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cathy Tooze (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorn Grove Primary School
Primary · 416m away
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Primary · 891m away
Summercroft Primary School
Primary · 894m away
White Trees Independent School
Independent · 958m away
Birchwood High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Windhill21
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thorley Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College a selective school?
No. The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College's Ofsted rating?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College currently has 1,450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College take?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College have a sixth form?
Yes, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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