Birchwood High School vs The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,417 students
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,508 students
| Measure | Birchwood High School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #209 of 460 | #25 of 460 |
| National rank | #1670 of 4,090 | #168 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,417 | 1,508 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,417 | 1,508 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 110.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 63.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | 75.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | 93.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 5.83 |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | 41.0 |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.birchwoodonline.co.uk/ | www.hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 56.0).
- •The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is the larger school with 1,508 students compared with 1,417.
- •Birchwood High School is co-educational and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is girls.
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 Birchwood High School better than The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?
On the Success Index (England), The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College ranks higher (93.5 vs 56.0 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 Birchwood High School and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood High School: 1,417. The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College: 1,508. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood High School and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College rank in East of England?
Birchwood High School is 209th of 460 and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is 25th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).