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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Outstandinggraded 14/11/2023Ages 11–181,450 pupilsFaithNone
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ
Hertfordshire

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.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 14/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 863.6
England avg 45.1 · was 63.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths76%
England avg 45% · was 76% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths94%
England avg 65% · was 89% in 2023/24
EBacc entry61%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.83
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 41.0
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.7
AAB or better23%
Retention98%
Value added+0.14
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake6.0%
Free school meals6.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language16.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in Bishop's StortfordSee the full area report for CM23 5NJ