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Bishop Heber High School
Chester Road, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8JD, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.5 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,282
Capacity
1,321
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in attaining a score in the top 18% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8. The majority of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 61% progress to university, including 28% to top-third institutions. However, there is limited published data on specific subjects and overall student satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.8 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 66% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 127 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.02979, -2.76053 · SY14 8JD
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111424
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Heber High School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Heber High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2022.
Is Bishop Heber High School a good school?
Bishop Heber High School scores 71.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Heber High School in GCSEs?
Bishop Heber High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.8. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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