The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Address: Warwick Road
Town/City: Bishop's Stortford
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: CM23 5NJ
Telephone Number: 01279 654127
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Herts & Essex Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Herts & Essex Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Paul
Capacity: 1360
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1508 (11% boys & 89% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6%

Location and administration

URN: 140786
DfE Number: 919/5420
UKPRN: 10045643
UPRN: 10023912611
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Hertfordshire (E07000242)
Constituency: Hertford and Stortford (E14001283)
Electoral Ward: Bishop's Stortford All Saints (E05015355)

Easting & Northing: 549579E, 221024N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 52' 6.16" N 0° 10' 16.55" E
Plus Code: 9F32V59C+9G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Angela Andrews - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Mr Timothy Charles Benson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Ingrid Thena Bruce-Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Ms Philippa Jane Bull - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2027.
  • Mrs Verka Hammond - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mrs Colette Marie Kerins - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Louise Kirkham - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 December 2026.
  • Mrs Kerry Liu - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Mr Ian Michael Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
  • Dr Elizabeth Prince - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2026.
  • Mrs Penny Robinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Jane Tooze - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Louise Wilkerson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2028.
  • Ms Gillian Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.