Best 3 Secondary schools in Bishop's Stortford – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College (Secondary) in Bishop's Stortford; The Bishop's Stortford High School (Secondary) in Bishop's Stortford; Hockerill Anglo-European College (Secondary) in Bishop's Stortford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, The Bishop's Stortford High School and Hockerill Anglo-European College. They are secondary phase and academy converter and foundation school type located around Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 2 (Hockerill Anglo-European College), published Apr 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,650, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the Herts & Essex Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College CM23 5NJ	The Bishop's Stortford High School CM23 4SH	Hockerill Anglo-European College CM23 5HX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5NJ	Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4SH	Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5HX
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Jan 2024	1 16 May 2017	2 19 Apr 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1360	1211	728
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Herts & Essex Multi Academy Trust	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk	www.tbshs.org	www.hockerill.com
Telephone	01279654127	01279868686	01279658451
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

CM23 5NJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 5NJ
Ofsted: 1 14 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Herts & Essex Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01279654127

The Bishop's Stortford High School

CM23 4SH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 4SH
Ofsted: 1 16 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.tbshs.org
Telephone: 01279868686

Hockerill Anglo-European College

CM23 5HX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 5HX
Ofsted: 2 19 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.hockerill.com
Telephone: 01279658451

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.