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The Bishop's Stortford High School
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- Bishop's Stortford CM23 4SH
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| 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 excellent progress over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school environment is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite, confident, and articulate.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are very well supported by leaders at all levels.
Current Educational Practices: Regular lesson observations and reviews inform improvements.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching promotes high expectations and excellent outcomes.
Opportunities for Involvement: Over 100 extracurricular options available each term.
Communication: Some parents feel communication could be strengthened.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school鈥檚 work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns are addressed quickly with clear follow-up actions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Swift actions for improvement are clear and effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; safeguarding practices are meticulous.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Welfare and safety of pupils are of the highest priority.
Extracurricular Offerings: Over 100 extracurricular options each term.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High expectations for participation in all experiences offered.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans for improving premises are at an early stage.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, impartial careers advice ensures students are well-prepared for next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Outstanding sixth form prepares students to achieve successful outcomes.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students make excellent progress with targeted support.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum including foreign languages to GCSE level.
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The Bishop's Stortford High School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1258 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | 0.49 | 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 | 59.2 | 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 | 68% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 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 | 71% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.73 | 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 | 167 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.43 | 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 | 62.5 | 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 | 83% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 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 | 74% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 51% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.97 | 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 | 97% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 69% 3 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 7 | 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 | 74% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% 8 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% 6 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.47 | 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 | 99% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.55 | 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 | 58.1 | 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 | 66% 7 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 6 | 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 | 69% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 6 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 8 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.52 | 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 | 98% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 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 | 3% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.3 | 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 | 73% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 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 | 82% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 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 | 99% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 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 | 37.29 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.28 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.30% | 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 | 164 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 42.46 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.92 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.4% | 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 | 183 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 34.85 2 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.53 1 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.1% | 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 | 163 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 | 32.98 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.08 2 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 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 | 24 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 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 | 31.58 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.93 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.3% | 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 | 20 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 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 The Bishop's Stortford High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1