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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ

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Girls
Pupils
1,450
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.2%
Attainment 8
63.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

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%

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
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

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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.
How can I compare The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College with other schools?
View The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College'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.