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Bishop's Stortford College

Independent co-ed all-through school in Hertfordshire for ages 3–18, day or boarding. Selective entry.

  • Rank #83
  • ISI met
  • Fees £15.0k/yr
  • co-ed
  • both
  • Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Outcomes

Where leavers go after sixth form.

Cohort
138

Class of 2025

Oxbridge
3
Russell Group
117
US Ivy
0
Medicine
3

Top destinations

  • University of Cambridge2
  • King's College London2
  • University College London1
  • Durham University1
  • University of Leeds1
  • Royal College of Music1

Exam results

A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.

A-level A*–A
63%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
71%
Oxbridge rate
2%
Russell Group rate
4%

Entry points & fees

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)Boarding fee (max)
11+Year 7—School's own exam · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Reasoning test · Interview · Reference / report£15.0k£56.2k
13+Year 9—ISEB Common Pre-Test · School's own exam£15.0k£56.2k
16+Year 12—School's own exam · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Interview · Portfolio · Audition · Practical assessment£15.0k£56.2k
3+Nursery—School's own exam · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Reasoning test · Interview · Portfolio · Audition · Practical assessment£15.0k£56.2k
4+Reception—School's own exam · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Reasoning test · Interview · Portfolio · Audition · Practical assessment£15.0k£56.2k
7+Year 3—School's own exam · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Reasoning test · Interview · Portfolio · Audition · Practical assessment£15.0k£56.2k

Houseroom Index

Our composite score, broken down by pillar.

Index score

70

/ 100

National rank #83

Academic60
Destinations70
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add52
Access & breadth90
External consensus70

Inspections

ISI

met

Inspected 2024-04-23

Bishop's Stortford College met required standards in all areas. Pre-Prep highlighted as significant strength; strong safeguarding culture noted.

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Editorial verdict

teaching

Class sizes are small — maximum 14 in the sixth form. Ninety academic clinics covering every subject run each week, providing one-to-one support on demand. Approximately 70% of leavers progress to Russell Group universities, with a growing number securing places at US institutions. The Oxbridge programme invites former pupils to mentor and speak to applicants, and many gain places. Last year every pupil who took D&T at A-level achieved an A* or A. The Futures department provides careers guidance through presentations, careers fairs, and specialist programmes including MedSoc and Women in STEM. A new sixth-form centre housing the Futures department is due to open in September 2026.

pastoral

The SEND department provides individual and group support, guided by the motto 'Happiness Is the Soil in which Children Grow'. The house system promotes belonging, loyalty, and responsibility. A life-skills programme delivers age-appropriate social and economic skills to all pupils. Sixth-formers complete the Stortfordian Diploma, encompassing voluntary activities, paid work, extra qualifications, and sporting and artistic achievements. The pupil voice is strong, with leadership roles voted for by peers. Parents are mainly local; an increasing number of weekly boarders travel from central London, facilitated by a school day running from 7.15am to 7.15pm.

last word

Described as a large school where pupils meet and exceed their own expectations in a nurturing environment of mutual respect and understanding. The reviewers highlight a feeling of égalité — all pupils receive exactly what they need, from one-to-one academic clinics to coaching and championing in their individual passions.

Compare with peers

Schools families applying here also consider.

  • 1Berkhamsted SchoolHertfordshire
    Fees £32.5kA*-A 57%Oxbridge 3%Rank #93

    Berkhamsted School matches Bishop's Stortford College with co-ed day and boarding options, similar 11+, 13+, 16+ entry phases, is in Hertfordshire with a 51km commute, and shares a selective entry tier with comparable fees.

  • 2Aldenham SchoolHertsmere
    Fees £32.1kOxbridge 1%Rank #76

    Aldenham School is a co-ed day and boarding school in Hertfordshire with overlapping entry phases (7+, 11+, 13+, 16+), a 40km commute, selective entry, and fees close to Bishop's Stortford College.

  • 3Forest SchoolWaltham Forest
    Fees £31.6kA*-A 81%Oxbridge 2%Rank #99

    Forest London is a co-ed day school with selective entry, similar fees, overlapping entry phases, and a 33km commute, sharing a Church of England ethos which aligns with many independent schools.

  • 4Emanuel SchoolWandsworth
    Fees £31.4kA*-A 72%Oxbridge 4%Rank #44

    Emanuel School is a co-ed day school with selective entry, similar fees, overlapping entry phases, a Christian ethos, and a 51km commute, making it a plausible alternative.

  • 5Ibstock Place SchoolWandsworth
    Fees £32.0kA*-A 66%Oxbridge 0%Rank #92

    Ibstock Place School is a co-ed day school with selective entry, fees comparable to Bishop's Stortford College, overlapping entry phases, and a 54km commute from Hertfordshire.

How peers are chosen

Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.

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