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Birchwood High School
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Birchwood High School
- Secondary
- Bishop's Stortford CM23 5BD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Birchwood High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1418 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With regards to admissions, our admission criteria are simple and transparent we offer 240 places to boys and girls who have a brother or sister at the school and who live in and around the Bishop's Stortford area. As a secondary school with ample funding, we have the means to guarantee that our facilities are first-rate and well-maintained, and that our curriculum is varied and comprehensive. Additionally, we have a full group of exceptional teachers and support personnel that put in a tonne of effort on behalf of our top-notch kids. We are confident in our direction of travel and will ensure that in five or seven years' time when your son or daughter sits their GCSEs or A-Levels, that they will succeed both academically and personally and go on to do great things.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B 0
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C-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 13.2 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 39.23% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 51.68% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 30.36% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 17.89% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 22.57% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 3.51 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.81% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.37% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 32.73% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 48.52% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.68% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.41% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.41% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 12 | 33.34% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 6 | 47.05% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 29.27% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 15.54% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 12 | 21.09% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.37% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 30.93% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 47.29% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.2% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 3 | 34.96% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 2 | 47.77% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 29.08% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 1 | 16.17% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 1 | 21.85% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 74.49% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 24.6% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 47.98% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 1.7% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.5% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 35.25% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 49.19% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 30.85% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 20.2% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 21.91% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.55% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 43.81% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 27.71% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 48.14% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.37% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.63% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.74% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.94 | 36.9 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.56 | 35.3 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 20.26% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 180 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 64.63% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 18.52% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.21% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.44 3 | 32.57 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.24 1 | 32.16 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 16.46% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 128 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 60.54% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 22.9% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.93% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.16 2 | 31.83 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.44 4 | 31.93 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 16.88% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 22.77% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 13.42% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.2 | 30.74 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.09 | 31.86 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.3% | 16.88% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 31.6% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 20.42% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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