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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.4 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
942
Capacity
1,003
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 23% nationally. A notable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 55% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. The school's LocaleIQ score of 85.4 suggests it outperforms 85% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education.
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Last inspected: 9 February 2016Exempt 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. | 51.9 | Top 23% 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%. | 74% | Top 30% 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 26% 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%. | 46% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.7%
Black African10.9%
White Other9.6%
Asian Indian6.1%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.75885, -0.22631 · AL10 8NL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137757
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2016.
Is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School a good school?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School scores 85.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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's Hatfield Girls' School in GCSEs?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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