Bishop's Stortford College, Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Bishop's Stortford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bishop's Stortford College in detail
Bishop's Stortford College in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Bishop’s Stortford College - a place where curiosity is awakened, talents are discovered and every young person is inspired to achieve more than they imagined possible. From a child’s first steps into Pre-Prep to their final days in the Sixth, our pupils grow within one vibrant, welcoming community."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 28 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 5 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hertfordshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bishop's Stortford College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 122 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 79% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 228 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 8 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maple Avenue (near), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bishop's Stortford College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 249 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 April 2024
Regulatory Compliance
26 February 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 February 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
28 February 2017
About
53 km2) campus on the edge of the market town of Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bishop's Stortford College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Bishop's Stortford College
Bishop’s Stortford College appoints Iain Kilpatrick as interim Head of Senior School
11 Sep 2026
Year 11 Pupils Achieve Exceptional GCSE Results
20 Aug 2026
Students Celebrate Outstanding A Level Success
13 Aug 2026
Mrs Prowse Receives Silver Award in Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026
17 Jun 2026
Local Primary and Secondary Schools Join the College for Pupil Voice Network Conference
16 Mar 2026
Ben Wins Child of Courage Award at Bishop’s Stortford Indie Awards
27 Jan 2026
From Bishop's Stortford College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Bishop's Stortford College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bishop's Stortford College.
- Premier Wraparound Care at Bishop's Stortford CollegeAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - Bishop's StortfordAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
1,241 pupils
1,340 places
99 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bishop's Stortford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bishop's Stortford
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
228
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,241
Total Pupils
651
Boys
590
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Bishop's Stortford College
What are GCSE results like at Bishop's Stortford College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bishop's Stortford College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Bishop's Stortford College last inspected?
Bishop's Stortford College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Bishop's Stortford College?
Bishop's Stortford College has around 1241 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bishop's Stortford College?
Bishop's Stortford College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Bishop's Stortford College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Premier Wraparound Care at Bishop's Stortford College (registered, not yet graded) and Camp Beaumont - Bishop's Stortford (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Bishop's Stortford College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bishop's Stortford College?
Bishop's Stortford College is at School House, Maze Green Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2PQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)