Barnwell School vs The Bishop's Stortford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwell School
Stevenage · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,270 students
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,279 students
| Measure | Barnwell School Stevenage, East of England | The Bishop's Stortford High School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #324 of 460 | #48 of 460 |
| National rank | #2655 of 4,090 | #322 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,279 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,270 | 1,279 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.9% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 60.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.4% | 69.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.7% | 87% |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | 35.7 |
| town | Stevenage | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barnwellschool.co.uk/ | www.tbshs.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Bishop's Stortford High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 35.9).
- •The Bishop's Stortford High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 1,270.
- •Barnwell School is co-educational and The Bishop's Stortford High School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnwell School better than The Bishop's Stortford High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bishop's Stortford High School ranks higher (88.1 vs 35.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnwell School and The Bishop's Stortford High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnwell School: 1,270. The Bishop's Stortford High School: 1,279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnwell School and The Bishop's Stortford High School rank in East of England?
Barnwell School is 324th of 460 and The Bishop's Stortford High School is 48th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).