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The Bishop's Stortford High School
Outstandinggraded 25/05/2023Ages 11–181,260 pupilsFaithNone
The Bishop's Stortford High School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bishop's Stortford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,260 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/05/2023, The Bishop's Stortford High School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.1 and 67% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bishop's Stortford can view The Bishop's Stortford High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 25/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 860.2
England avg 45.1 · was 56.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths69%
England avg 45% · was 69% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths87%
England avg 65% · was 89% in 2023/24
EBacc entry82%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.89
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.7
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 36.0
AAB or better18%
Retention98%
Value added-0.17
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake6.3%
Free school meals6.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.5%
Attendance94.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence10.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bishop's Stortford
All schools in Bishop's Stortford →Richard Whittington Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miThorley Hill Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSpellbrook CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miManor Fields Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/SGood · 1.3 mi
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