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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 11-19 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% 34% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 17.60% - -
Day Fees - - -
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It was shit and they acted like cunts to all the students we were all so excited to leave and were very happy on our last day
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

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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

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