The Bishop's Stortford High SchoolBeaumont Avenue , Bishop's Stortford

Located in Bishop's Stortford, The Bishop's Stortford High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Bishop's Stortford High School currently has around 1260 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 89.4% boys and 10.6% girls. Around 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 78% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .