The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Warwick Road Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NJ |
| Phone | 01279654127 |
| Reference Number | 140786 |
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has been rated as outstanding in all areas following its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing an exceptional quality of education, characterized by high expectations for student achievement and a supportive learning environment. Pupils thrive academically and socially, taking advantage of a rich array of extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities. The school is effectively led, and staff show considerable pride in their work.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1450 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 9.86%
Girls: 90.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 186 | 186 |
| 8 | Unknown | 188 | 188 |
| 9 | Unknown | 187 | 187 |
| 10 | Unknown | 193 | 193 |
| 11 | Unknown | 185 | 185 |
| 12 | 76 | 194 | 270 |
| 13 | 67 | 174 | 241 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.8% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| African | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College | |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 22 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High ambitions for pupil achievement.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and leadership opportunities.
- Effective curriculum that adapts to pupil needs.
- Expert subject knowledge among teachers.
- Emphasis on reading and support for struggling readers.
- Positive behaviour and exemplary conduct among pupils.
- Rich co-curricular offerings that promote wider cultural understanding.
- High-quality careers guidance and support.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 63.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 91.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.67 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.73 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 159 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 101 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 222 | 33 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Thorn Grove Primary School
Thorn Grove, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD |
0.26 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BE |
0.55 miles |
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Summercroft Primary School
Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BJ |
0.56 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's CE Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3SN |
0.66 miles |
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Windhill21
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NE |
0.67 miles |
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Thorley Hill Primary School
Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NH |
0.88 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NL |
0.93 miles |
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Northgate Primary School
Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL |
1.08 miles |
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Richard Whittington Primary School
Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP |
1.09 miles |
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Manor Fields Primary School
Penningtons, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4LE |
1.43 miles |
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Hillmead Primary School
Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4PW |
1.45 miles |
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Avanti Meadows Primary School
Farnham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1FQ |
1.47 miles |
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Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL |
1.47 miles |
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Avanti Brook Primary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW |
1.6 miles |
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Howe Green House School
Howe Green, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 7UF |
1.65 miles |
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Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wrights Green Lane, Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7RE |
2.24 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Hampton Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8FE |
2.24 miles |
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Spellbrook CofE Primary School
London Road, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4BA |
2.4 miles |
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Farnham Church of England Primary School
Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1HR |
2.64 miles |
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Magna Carta Primary Academy
St John's Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP |
2.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hockerill Anglo-European College
Dunmow Road, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HX |
0.23 miles |
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White Trees Independent School
13a London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NA |
0.6 miles |
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Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD |
0.66 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ |
0.77 miles |
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Bishop's Stortford College
School House, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ |
1.06 miles |
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Avanti Grange Secondary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD |
1.44 miles |
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The Bishop's Stortford High School
Beaumont Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH |
1.46 miles |
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Forest Hall School
Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ |
2.39 miles |
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Leventhorpe
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY |
3.37 miles |
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St Elizabeth's School
South End, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW |
4.35 miles |