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The Bishop's Stortford High School
Beaumont Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.4 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
1,211
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 60.2, this secondary school excels academically, placing in the top 8% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 87%, with 69% achieving grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, an impressive 82% of students enter the EBacc, showcasing a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 60.2 | Top 8% 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%. | 87% | Top 8% 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%. | 69% | Top 9% 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%. | 82% | Top 5% 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%. | 65% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.0%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Black African1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.84961, 0.15371 · CM23 4SH
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117577
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.tbshs.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bishop's Stortford High School rated by Ofsted?
The Bishop's Stortford High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is The Bishop's Stortford High School a good school?
The Bishop's Stortford High School scores 93.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 The Bishop's Stortford High School in GCSEs?
The Bishop's Stortford High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.2. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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