The Bishop's Stortford High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Bishop's Stortford High School
Address: Beaumont Avenue
Town/City: Bishop's Stortford
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: CM23 4SH
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01279 868686
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dale Reeve
Capacity: 1211
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1279 (89% boys & 11% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.1%

Location and administration

URN: 117577
DfE Number: 919/5405
UKPRN: 10000737
UPRN: 10096484685
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Hertfordshire (E07000242)
Constituency: Hertford and Stortford (E14001283)
Electoral Ward: Bishop's Stortford South (E05015359)

Easting & Northing: 548441E, 218972N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 51' 0.88" N 0° 9' 13.92" E
Plus Code: 9F32V523+3G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Richard Whittington Primary School (0.8km)
  2. Thorley Hill Primary School (0.9km)
  3. Manor Fields Primary School (1.5km)
  4. Spellbrook CofE Primary School (1.7km)
  5. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S (2.0km)
  6. St Michael's Church of England Primary School (2.1km)
  7. Thorn Grove Primary School (2.1km)
  8. White Trees Independent School (2.2km)
  9. Windhill21 (2.2km)
  10. Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Katie Beagles - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Beagles - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2029.
  • Emily Bulman - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mrs Josephine Cowley - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Mr Tim Fairclough - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mr Alan James Fordham - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2027.
  • Mr Phillip Godfrey - Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mr Steven Hammond - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2026.
  • Mr Ian James - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mr Tom Manderson - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2029.
  • Mr Graham McAndrew - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Cliff O'Reilly - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2027.
  • Mr Antony O'Sullivan - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul B Scott - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Sneddon - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mr Neil Storey - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Mr Michael Woolman - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2028.