The Bishop's Stortford High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | London Road, CM23 3LU |
| School Website | www.tbshs.org/ |
| Telephone | 1279868686 |
| URN | 117577 |
School Census
| Total | 1194 |
| Girls/Boys | 93/1101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 7.8%/92.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 61 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/03/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/03/2017 | Outstanding |
| 01/05/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 14 March 2017 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 15 May 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 05 March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 February 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 85.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 72.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.4 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 88% |
| Entering EBacc | 71% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.73 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 83% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 94% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.97 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 532 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 516 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 531 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 595 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 113 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 563 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 510 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 215 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 536 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 553 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 109 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 526 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 522 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 103 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 45% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 12% |
| no | 88% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Thorley Hill Primary School
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Park Lane, , CM23 3NH
Richard Whittington Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Thornbera Gardens, , CM23 3NP