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Bishop's Stortford College

Other independent school · Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#175 of 2,536

Better than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils1,241
GenderMixed
Head teacherMs Jo Ogden
Local authorityHertfordshire
Opened01 Jan 1907
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117605.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHertfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.21.850.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%71.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%53.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%18.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%67.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4134--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolHertfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.44.7, better than England, better than Hertfordshire36.8235
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.87, better than England, better than Hertfordshire37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better33.3%, better than England, better than Hertfordshire19%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.09, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study138--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,241
Girls590
Boys651
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.228
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.92.6%
Higher education78.7%
Employment9%
Apprenticeship2.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.6%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Good
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Good
0.7 miPrimaryAvanti Brook Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
0.9 miPrimaryManor Fields Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.9 miSecondaryAvanti Grange Secondary SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
1.0 miSecondaryHockerill Anglo-European CollegeAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Bishop's Stortford College

How does Bishop's Stortford College rank in England?

Bishop's Stortford College ranks 175 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 93% of schools).

What are Bishop's Stortford College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bishop's Stortford College was B+, and 33.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Bishop's Stortford College?

Bishop's Stortford College has 1,241 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Bishop's Stortford College have a sixth form?

Yes, Bishop's Stortford College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.