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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Bishop's Stortford·East of England·Academy·girls
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College 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, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has a Progress 8 score of +0.65 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 63.3, 89% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 1,450 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.5%, 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.5%.
After leaving The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, student destinations include 69% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has a Progress 8 score of +0.65, which is above 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 63.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
89% of students at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has an overall absence rate of 7.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is 11.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has 1,450 pupils on roll.
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
8% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, 69% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
79/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
32/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bishop's Stortford Rail Station
0.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Bishop's Stortford area
8.6
Excellent
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 26 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
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.