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Birchwood High School

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Birchwood High School

Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD

A Good-rated secondary school in Bishop's Stortford.

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Pupils
1,454
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.7%
Attainment 8
46.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.0%
Basics 9-5
41.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
35.8%
EBacc APS
4.02
EBacc 9-5
18.1%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.07
A*-A Grades
14.7%
A*-B Grades
44.1%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Birchwood High School

Birchwood High School is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 275 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 1,454 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Birchwood High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Jun 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Birchwood High School

What is Birchwood High School's Ofsted rating?
Birchwood High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Birchwood High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 275 responses): 76% of parents would recommend Birchwood High School.
What are Birchwood High School's latest exam results?
Birchwood High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Birchwood High School located?
Birchwood High School is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23 5BD).
How many pupils attend Birchwood High School?
Birchwood High School has around 1,454 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Birchwood High School with other schools?
View Birchwood High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.