The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College — Secondary School in Bishop's Stortford

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The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ

1,450 Pupils

1,360 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

5.20% FSM %

143 Boys

1,307 Girls

About The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is a girls-only Academies located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,450 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,360. Current headteacher: Cathy Tooze.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Hertford and Stortford
Ward	Bishop's Stortford All Saints
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Girls
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HERTS & ESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2014
UKPRN	10045643
URN	140786
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Angela Andrews	Local Governor	03/11/2022	02/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Timothy Benson	Local Governor	21/10/2024	20/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ingrid Bruce-Jones	Local Governor	11/09/2024	10/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Philippa Bull	Local Governor	05/07/2023	04/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Cozens	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Verka Hammond	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Colette Kerins	Local Governor	24/01/2022	23/01/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Kirkham	Local Governor	20/12/2022	19/12/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kerry Liu	Local Governor	07/02/2022	06/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Phillips	Local Governor	24/05/2024	23/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Elizabeth Prince	Local Governor	03/11/2022	02/11/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Penny Robinson	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Hockerill Anglo-European College

0.37 km • Bishop's Stortford

Other

Thorn Grove Primary School

0.42 km • Bishop's Stortford

Other

All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford

0.89 km • Bishop's Stortford

Other

Summercroft Primary School

0.9 km • Bishop's Stortford

Other

White Trees Independent School

0.96 km •

Other

Birchwood High School

1.06 km • Bishop's Stortford

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

How many pupils does The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College have?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College has 1,450 pupils, with a capacity of 1,360.

What is the age range at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?

The admissions policy at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is: Non-selective.

Who is the headteacher at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College?

The Headteacher at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is Mrs Cathy Tooze.

Where is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College located?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is at Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College have a sixth form?

Sixth form at The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College: Has a sixth form.

Is The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College currently open?

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Cathy Tooze

Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NJ

01279654127

www.hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140786

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026