Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Hatfield, AL10 8NL · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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20th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 885 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.7 · 81 | 30% | 2.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.5 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chess Club, Bishop’s Industrial Cadets, or Masterminds Society. They participate in Sports Day and take trips such as Year 8 Explore Robotics & Space at the University of Hertfordshire, Year 10 Visit Tate Modern and London Landmarks, and a walk down Brick Lane.
Getting in
The published school roll is 942 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,003. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning from Year 11 to sixth form or college? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for high grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Overview
Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an inclusive and respectful community where pupils are proud to belong. The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high ambitions for all students, delivering an engaging curriculum that supports exceptional academic achievement and personal development from Year 7 through to sixth form.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour in a "consistently calm and welcoming" atmosphere, with bullying being "very rare" and effectively managed.
- Teachers are described as "experts in the subjects that they teach," producing "lessons of exceptional quality" through effective collaboration and purposeful assessment.
- The school champions a strong reading culture, with pupils taught explicitly to read fluently and discuss literature with "eagerness and interest."
- Students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from "high-quality" support, with needs quickly identified and appropriate adaptations made to teaching.
- The wider curriculum is "exceptional," offering a large array of popular clubs and meaningful leadership opportunities that help pupils embody values such as kindness and ambition.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are appropriately trained to recognise risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.7 |
| 2024/25 | 51.9 |
| 2025/26 | 54.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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