SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

63.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

63.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

48.3%

Basics 9-5

75.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

63.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	61.7	46.4
2023/24	63.3	46.4
2024/25	63.5	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.60	0.00
2023/24	+0.65	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

61.1%

EBacc APS

5.82

EBacc 9-5

43.8%

EBacc 9-4

54.6%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

41.00

A*-A Grades

36.7%

A*-B Grades

70.7%

AAB+ %

22.9%

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 250 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Hockerill Anglo-European College

0.37 km away · Academy converter

Good

White Trees Independent School

0.96 km away · Other independent special school

Birchwood High School

1.06 km away · Academy converter

Good

St Mary's Catholic School

1.23 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Bishop's Stortford College

1.71 km away · Other independent school

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About The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.5. The school has around 1,450 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Outstanding
Jan 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

What is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College's Ofsted rating?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College's latest exam results?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College located?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23 5NJ).

How many pupils attend The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has around 1,450 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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