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Bishop Heber High School
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- Malpas SY14 8JD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is calm and considerate during social times.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide ongoing training to ensure curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Some leaders and teachers need to gain an accurate overview of key stage 3 assessments.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are involved in student concerns and talk to inspectors.
Communication: There is someone that a pupil or student can talk to if they have a problem or concern.
Parent Satisfaction: Mostly, parents and carers told inspectors about the supportive environment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong systems in place to deal with bullying; staff provide support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have reviewed and improved the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong systems in place to deal with bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders know pupils' families well, ensuring pupils learn how to keep safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy an extensive range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support for pupils who struggle to regulate their own behaviour during lessons.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from suitable careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Almost all students progress successfully to appropriate destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff receive detailed and helpful information to support SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: A breadth and depth of knowledge across a range of subjects from key stages 3 to 5.
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Bishop Heber High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1258 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Bishop Heber High School, an 11–18 foundation school that serves the surrounding rural population and villages in South West Cheshire, is located in the charming village of Malpas. East Cheshire, Shropshire, and North Wales are just a few of the areas where the School's stellar reputation extends far beyond its immediate catchment area. Our goal is to create a school where respect, opportunity, and success may flourish. Bishop Heber High School offers a secure and nurturing atmosphere where we make sure that every student has access to activities that are gratifying and challenging both inside and outside of the classroom. Pret d'accomplir, the school's motto, captures our commitment to providing individualised help and after-school learning opportunities for all pupils. We urge all students to strive for excellence and will never lower the high standards that motivate students in every year group to succeed, including the Sixth Form, where the majority of students continue their education at a university. A comprehensive programme of extracurricular activities, such as musical theatre, theatre, and various sports, enhances our curriculum. I am pleased to provide the prospectus for our school. Bishop Heber High School, an 11–18 foundation school that serves the surrounding rural population and villages in South West Cheshire, is located in the charming village of Malpas. East Cheshire, Shropshire, and North Wales are just a few of the areas where the School's stellar reputation extends far beyond its immediate catchment area. Our goal is to create a school where respect, opportunity, and success may flourish.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 2.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 63% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.60% | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.90 | 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 | 56.6 | 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 | 67% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 40.64% | 43.07% |
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 | 55% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.10 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
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% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.69% | 3.59% |
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 | 0.24 | 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 | 54.5 | 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 | 66% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
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 | 57% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.06 | 2.94 | 2.97 |
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 | 96% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
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 | 0.29 | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 57% 1 | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 3 | 43.34% | 43.41% |
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 | 60% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 3 | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 13 | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 2.9 | 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 | 95% | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.65% | 2.75% |
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 | 0.15 | 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 | 54.7 | 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 | 58% 12 | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 7 | 39.21% | 42.62% |
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 | 73% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 7 | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 4 | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.04 | 2.77 | 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 | 97% | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.78% | 2.05% |
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 | 0.24 | 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 | 54.4 | 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 | 46% | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 37.35% | 43.07% |
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 | 69% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 14.12% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 97% | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.87% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
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 | 36.7 | 30.41 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.27 | 29.83 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.60% | 13.82% | 13.67% |
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 | 126 | 146 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 61.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.21% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 23.29% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 6.21% | 9.05% |
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 | 36.64 | 36.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.34 | 32.07 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.1% | 19.71% | 17.7% |
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 | 138 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 59% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 19.79% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 8.79% | 10.69% |
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 | 35.51 3 | 32.67 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.56 2 | 29.81 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.2% | 16.63% | 13.07% |
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 | 114 | 176 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 63.91% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.45% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 20.82% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.27% | 8.8% |
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 | 32.37 1 | 30.48 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.90 2 | 30.5 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.3% | 16.25% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 21.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 20% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.3% | 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 | 31.14 | 29.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.77 | 28.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.2% | 15.52% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 19.2% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 19.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Heber High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
