Bishop Heber High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
AddressChester Road, SY14 8JD
URN111424

School Census

Total 1279
Girls/Boys 636/642
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.7%/50.2%
% pupils where English not first language 2.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 105
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 5.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
01/11/2022 Good
11/04/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 01/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/04/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 66.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81.20%
Entering EBacc 68.10%
EBacc average point score 5.22
Progress 8 0.72
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 56.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 65%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc 55%
EBacc average point score 5.07
Progress 8 0.87
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 66%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.06
Progress 8 0.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications255
As first preference182
As second preference42
As third preference31
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers179
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications283
As first preference181
As second preference67
As third preference35
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers176
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications238
As first preference192
As second preference38
As third preference8
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers189
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications230
As first preference172
As second preference41
As third preference17
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers171
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications255
As first preference194
As second preference35
As third preference26
Total Offers Made192
first preference offers190
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications248
As first preference177
As second preference50
As third preference21
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers169
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications248
As first preference198
As second preference34
As third preference16
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers183
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications258
As first preference203
As second preference39
As third preference16
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers176
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications217
As first preference168
As second preference30
As third preference19
Total Offers Made166
first preference offers164
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications252
As first preference198
As second preference47
As third preference7
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers173
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications209
As first preference156
As second preference40
As third preference13
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers151
second preference offers5
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree40%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree41%
disagree2%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree40%
agree40%
disagree16%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree10%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree38%
agree34%
disagree20%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree20%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree22%
agree27%
disagree32%
strongly disagree14%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree54%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree38%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree41%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree39%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree37%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree43%
agree30%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes85%
no15%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin93.6%
any other white background ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.7%
any other white background ethnic origin1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School

(0.44 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Chester Road, , SY14 8PY