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Birchwood High School is a secondary academy in Bishop's Stortford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Birchwood High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.08 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.1, 69% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 14.2%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.3%.
After leaving Birchwood High School, student destinations include 43% going on to university and 10% entering apprenticeships.
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Birchwood High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.08, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
69% of students at Birchwood High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Birchwood High School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Birchwood High School has an overall absence rate of 9.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Birchwood High School is 14.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Birchwood High School, 43% go on to university and 10% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
71/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
32/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.