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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
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- Hatfield AL10 8NL
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make very strong progress and achieve high results across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display highly positive attitudes to learning and show respect for adults and peers.
Strengths and Challenges: High morale; leaders ensure a motivated, respected, and effective teaching force.
Qualifications and Training: Most training is delivered in-house using staff expertise and sharing best practices.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders contribute to improving the wider education system, focusing on safeguarding and educational funding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of extra-curricular activity with every teacher running at least one activity.
Communication: Parents are enthusiastic about following their child鈥檚 progress through feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents report children are supported well with excellent pastoral care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff and parents report highly effective multi-agency collaboration for pupil safety.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors challenge leaders to fund priorities like preparation for next steps and readiness for adulthood.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils have great confidence in the school鈥檚 ability to prevent bullying and discrimination.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral system contributes effectively to behaviour and personal development.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities run by every teacher.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils thrive in balancing academic responsibilities with participating in various activities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality career advice, starting from individual interviews in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Excellent preparation for sixth form with strong employability and social responsibility skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs or disability.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of GCSEs, complemented by vocational courses such as BTEC and ASDAN.
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 949 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Visitors frequently tell us that their first impression of the school is of a friendly, lively and stimulating community where we emphasise the importance of the individual's contribution and take pleasure in sharing and celebrating achievement. They praise the girls' good manners and their desire for information. Bishop's girls benefit from expert teaching and whilst our academic results are impressive, we continue to strive for further improvement, setting challenging but achievable targets for all the girls, irrespective of their starting points. ambition by aiming for perfection in their engagement and learning. Working both alone and as a team member builds trust and teamwork. Respect and Kindness are demonstrated by acting with consideration and sensitivity toward everyone. Honesty is demonstrated by taking pride in one's morals and ideals. Bishop's is a community where members are expected to respect one another's cultures, religions, and beliefs while also providing and encouraging one another. The principles, discipline, and sense of self-worth that the girls learn here should serve them well as British and global citizens throughout their lives. Visit us to experience for yourself how our girls learn in a dynamic, encouraging environment and why we are so proud of them.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 98% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.70% | 35.00% | 12.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.80 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.06 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.39 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 14 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 9 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 9 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% 10 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.35 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 6 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 16 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 1 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.12 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.49 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.70% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.11 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.2 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 69 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.58 3 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.77 1 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 59 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.63 2 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.35 1 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.2% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.07 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.41 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
