Is Bishop Heber High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 20 secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Heber High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Bishop Heber High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54.6 (England: 46.2). 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Heber High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Bishop Heber High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bishop Heber High School

Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD

Local ranking1st of 20 secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1321

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 65.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 81.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 206

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 6.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 46.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

37.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

118

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 18.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 33.4
16-18 Cohort: 241

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1282
Boys: 648 (50%)
Girls: 645 (50%)
Capacity: 1321 (98% full)
SEND: 11.1%
FSM Eligible: 12.9%
EAL: 1.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 78.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,065/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.8%
White Other: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
White Irish: 0.4%
Black African: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.3%

93.8%

White British

1.7%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01948860571

dcurry@bishopheber.cheshire.sch.uk

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Chester Road

Malpas, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111424
UKPRN: 10000726
Establishment No.: 4158

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