
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bishop's Stortford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,450 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/11/2023, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 63.4 and 76% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bishop's Stortford can view The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Last inspected 14/11/2023
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
DfE school census, 2025/26
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DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25