The Bishop's Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford
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 · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2017 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
7.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
46
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,279 pupils
1,211 capacity
68 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bishop's Stortford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bishop's Stortford
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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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
5.23431%
Overall absence
12.75395%
Persistent absence
886
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
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Richard Whittington Primary School
Thorley Hill Primary School
Manor Fields Primary School
Spellbrook CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Thorn Grove Primary School
Windhill21
Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hillmead Primary School
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