Bishop Heber High School

About Bishop Heber High School

Bishop Heber High School is a foundation school in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,282 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.6 (2025/26). 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,282 / 1,321 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chester Road, Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, SY14 8JD

Phone

01948860571

Headteacher

David Curry

Website

http://www.bishopheber.cheshire.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Heber High School?

Bishop Heber High School is a foundation school in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bishop Heber High School have?

Bishop Heber High School has 1,282 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Heber High School's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Heber High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).

How does Bishop Heber High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bishop Heber High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.6 in 2025/26.

Where is Bishop Heber High School?

Bishop Heber High School is located at Chester Road, Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, SY14 8JD.