The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
URN: 140786 • Bishop's Stortford CM23 5NJ
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 80.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathy Tooze (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279654127
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5NJ
Summary
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, located in Bishop's Stortford, is an outstanding academy for girls aged 11 to 18, with a current enrolment of 1,450 students. The school prides itself on its mission of "Excellence for All," aiming to provide a high-quality, personalised educational experience that fosters academic success and personal development. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured across all key stages, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
The school promotes a supportive and nurturing environment, where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills and a passion for learning. With a strong emphasis on co-curricular activities, students engage in various clubs, community service, and international exchanges, which help cultivate their moral integrity and global citizenship. The dedicated staff are committed to stimulating students' interests and helping them achieve their highest potential at GCSE and A Level.
As part of its community-focused ethos, the school is actively fundraising for a community prayer space, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and support for all students. The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College continues to build on its century-long tradition of excellence in education.
The school promotes a supportive and nurturing environment, where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills and a passion for learning. With a strong emphasis on co-curricular activities, students engage in various clubs, community service, and international exchanges, which help cultivate their moral integrity and global citizenship. The dedicated staff are committed to stimulating students' interests and helping them achieve their highest potential at GCSE and A Level.
As part of its community-focused ethos, the school is actively fundraising for a community prayer space, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and support for all students. The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College continues to build on its century-long tradition of excellence in education.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Alumni Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Charity Events (calendar)
- Admissions Appeals (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HERTS & ESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1360
- Pupils
- 1450
- Boys
- 143
- Girls
- 1307
- FSM %
- 5.20
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1450 | 143 | 1307 | 1360 | 5.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1436 | 151 | 1285 | 1360 | 5.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1463 | 167 | 1296 | 1360 | 4.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1463 | 167 | 1296 | 1360 | 4.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1350 | 119 | 1231 | 1360 | 4.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1267 | 97 | 1170 | 1360 | 3.30 |
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