Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School, Hatfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2016 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
39
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
942 pupils
1,003 capacity
61 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hatfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hatfield
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.03226%
Overall absence
19.94917%
Persistent absence
787
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Southfield School
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Hatfield Community Free School
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Countess Anne Church of England School
De Havilland Primary School
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Howe Dell Primary School
The Ryde School
Green Lanes Primary School
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