The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

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Bishop'S Stortford, CM235NJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.65
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 89.0%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Warwick Road
Bishop'S Stortford, CM235NJ
Phone
1279654127
Website
hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140786
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ
Website
http://www.hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HERTS & ESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,436
Free School Meals
5.8% (83 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
231 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
58.8 (+39.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
89.0 (+37.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
63.3 (+23.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.65 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,436 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(61 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(32 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(34 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Sic Itur Ad Astra"

Compassion Creativity Initiative Independence Resilience Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Cathy Tooze welcomes visitors and outlines the school's mission 'Excellence for All', values, and the broad opportunities offered, including a single-sex environment for girls up to 16 and co-educational Sixth Form, and leadership development.

Facilities

New Hall Old Hall Drama Studio New Dining Area Meeting Room Boardroom Playing Field Classrooms Food Technology Room Herts & Essex Sports Centre

SEND Provision

Yes. The school provides SEND advisory services through HEMAT Advisory Teaching Support, including EHCNA, LHNF and EHCP Review support; offers 1:1 pupil consultations, small group advice, bespoke curriculum development, strategy meetings, and staff training. Fees are listed for different services.

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