SchoolScoresBishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of BISHOP'S HATFIELD GIRLS' SCHOOL
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NL
01707 275331 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 February 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 December 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
151 pupils in this year group.
55% — 2 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.9 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
144 pupils in this year group.
98% — 3 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 72% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 24% | 31% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
79 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 30% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 61% | 58% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.9 | 36.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 217 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 27 | 4% | 37% | 23% |
| Psychology | 23 | 9% | 22% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 20 | 0% | 15% | 40% |
| Sociology | 19 | 11% | 37% | 20% |
| Geography | 17 | 24% | 53% | 23% |
| Law | 14 | 43% | 57% | 17% |
| Biology | 13 | 8% | 31% | 27% |
| English Literature | 13 | 15% | 38% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 0% | 10% | 30% |
| Economics | 9 | 0% | 22% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 7 | 0% | 29% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 7 | 0% | 14% | 26% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Art and Design (Photography), Media/Film/Tv Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Religious Studies, Computer Studies / Computing, English Language, Art and Design (Fine Art), Music, Physical Education / Sports Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
102 students in this year group.
91% — 9 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 28% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
65 students in this year group.
80% — 17 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 34% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 205 |
| Of those, offered a place | 126 (61%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 452 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8% | 17.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 13.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.7% | 15.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Lower than 55% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 21.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1 | 13.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.21% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Hatfield. Higher than 90% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5% | 12.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Onslow St Audrey's School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stanborough School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chancellor's School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 December 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 205 families put Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School as their first choice for 150 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 126 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137757.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.