Bishops Stortford High School

Bishop’s Stortford College, an independent co-educational day and boarding school catering to pupils aged 4 to 18, is located on a 130-acre campus on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford in Hertfordshire. Commemorating its 150th anniversary in 2018, the college is committed to providing boys and girls with exceptional opportunities to develop into fulfilled, skillful, and happy adults. 

The college's all-encompassing approach to education focuses on academic, moral, spiritual, athletic, and creative growth. In an environment of discovery and wholehearted participation, students are encouraged to showcase their talents and abilities. The comprehensive curriculum covers a diverse range of subjects, including art, design & technology, drama, English, geography, history, ICT/Computing, Latin, mathematics, modern foreign languages, music, PE, religious education, and science.

Moreover, Bishop’s Stortford College ensures that students acquire knowledge and skills to use technology safely and responsibly through a combination of ICT/Computing lessons and the PSHE and Empower programs. Balancing academic work with extracurricular activities like sports, music, and drama, as well as participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, contributes to a holistic educational experience.

The college invests in students’ overall well-being by providing online resources such as The Mindfulness in Schools Programme, a program run by Monash University on the FutureLearn MOOC, and the Smiling Mind program. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people are prioritized through specific processes and procedures, with all teaching staff trained in Safeguarding.

Bishop’s Stortford College's offerings align with its goal to ensure that young people, as a result of their education, can actively contribute to society and play a fulfilling role in its processes throughout their lives.