The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Bishop's Stortford
State
Secondary
Girls, 11-18 years
#606
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding
#606
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#606
GCSE & A-Levels
#717
A-Levels
#399
GCSE
#307
Oxbridge
Outstanding
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#717
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade7.59%
A Grade21.7%
B Grade31.29%

A*-A29.29%
A*-B60.59%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#364
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)31.6%
Grade 7 (A)19.4%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)51%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#307
Combined Oxbridge
24
Applications
4
Offers
4
Acceptances
Offer Rate16.7%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#227
Oxford University
13
Applications
3
Offers
3
Acceptances
Offer Rate23.1%
Acceptance Rate100%
Rank
#1827
Cambridge University
11
Applications
1
Offers
1
Acceptances
Offer Rate9.1%
Acceptance Rate100%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
14 January 2024
Inspection Number
10242369
Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary
GENDER
Girls
AGE RANGE
11-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Hertfordshire
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
1,360
URN
140786

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ

Phone

1279654127

Headteacher

Mrs Cathy Tooze