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Bishop Heber High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Curry

location_onMalpas, SY14 8JD

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,279

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Attainment 8

53.8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Cheshire West and Chester

#567 of 3,216 nationally

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Bishop Heber High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Malpas, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Bishop Heber High School is a foundation school in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,282 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.8, placing the school #3 in Cheshire West and Chester and #567 of 3,216 nationally. 55.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 56.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

55.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.5%

Entering EBacc66.20%

EBacc APS4.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.10%

EBacc APS5.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.90

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS5.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS5.04

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

111

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.7%

Achieving A*–A30.4%

Achieving A*–B56.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.3%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.90%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

127

Retention rate92.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

116

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 November 2022

Inspection Report

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21 October 2020

Inspection Report

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11 April 2011

Inspection Report

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26 November 2009

Inspection Report

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05 March 2008

Inspection Report

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01 March 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2011-04-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-03-05

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(33 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,282 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,282	38	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,287	61	4.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,255	51	4.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,258	32	2.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,258	38	3.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,267	25	2.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,279	17	1.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,279	21	1.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,290	26	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,291	43	3.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,302	34	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,312	38	2.9%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,318	9	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,315	49	3.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,306	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,306	23	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,307	18	1.4%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,303	15	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,303	21	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,301	26	2.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,285	8	0.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,290	11	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,300	9	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,282	15	1.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,290	13	1.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,297	18	1.4%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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%

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%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Christleton High School

Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College

The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School

The County High School, Leftwich

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Hartford Church of England High School