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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,450
Capacity
1,360
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 63.6, placing it in the top 6% of schools nationally. A high percentage of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths (94%), with 76% achieving grade 5 or above, reflecting strong overall achievement. The school also has a robust EBacc entry rate of 61%, indicating a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 63.6 | Top 6% 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%. | 94% | Top 5% 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%. | 76% | Top 7% 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%. | 61% | Top 9% 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%. | 55% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.8%
White Other8.8%
Asian Chinese4.8%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.4%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.86774, 0.17110 · CM23 5NJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140786
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College rated by Ofsted?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College a good school?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College scores 95.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College in GCSEs?
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.6. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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