Bishop’s Stortford College
Bishops Stortford College
Org 1: HMC
School House, Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2PQ
Telephone: 01279 838575
Motto: Soli Deo Gloria
Open events: Sixth Form Open Event, Wednesday 8 October 2025, 5.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Nursery to Year 8 Open Event, Saturday 25 April 2026, 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Key dates: Key dates can be viewed on our website: https://www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org/admissions/key-dates/.
Age Range: Nursery, Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 13, Senior to 18
Day or Boarding: Day, Weekly Boarding, Full Boarding, Flexi/Occasional Boarding
Gender: Co-ed
Exams offered: A Level, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), GCSE
Scholarships Tick: Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport
Bursaries and discounts: New entrant bursary, Existing pupil bursary/hardship award, Local resident bursary, HM forces discount
Scholarships and bursaries – further details
Awards
Academic: 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Art: 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Music: 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Sport: 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Drama: 16+.
Further details can be obtained on our website www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org and from Emily Oxley, Head of Admissions, Bishop’s Stortford College, School House, Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts CM23 2PQ. Email: admissions@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Tel: 01279 838604
The Modern Face of Independent Education is epitomised by Bishop's Stortford College, a dynamic, forward-thinking,vibrant all-through school from 3 to 18 years, that drives global educational development and prepares pupils for the future in an ever-evolving world.
We promote academic excellence, equipping pupils with the skills and character necessary for future success, while emphasising value-added education, scholarship, strong character-forming values, and community, ensuring that every pupil develops confidence and a sense of belonging.
In this busy and highly successful community, every child's personal journey of discovery begins the moment they join the College.
Prep School. The organisation of the Prep School (for pupils up to age 13) is largely separate from that of the Senior School, but the curricula of the two schools are carefully integrated. Pupils share resources in Sport, Design and Technology, and Music.
(For further details see entry in IAPS section.) Admission. The main ages of admission are 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 16, but entry at intermediate stages is possible. Entry to our Senior School at 13+ is based on school reference, interview and entry test results. Sixth Form Entry interviews and examinations are held in the November before year of entry.
Scholarships. The following annual awards are available:
11+ (Year 7): Academic, Music, Art, Sport
13+ (Year 9): Academic, Music, Art, Sport
16+ (Sixth Form): Academic, Music, Art, Sport, Drama and Design
Financial assistance. Means-tested financial assistance is available.
Fees per term incl. VAT (2025–2026). Senior School: Full Boarders £17,365; Overseas Boarders £18,018; Weekly Boarders £15,966; Day £9,862.
Prep School: Day £7,421–£7,822.
Pre-Prep: Day £3,175–£4,812.
There are no compulsory extras.
Fees are inclusive except for music lessons, LAMDA lessons, and ESOL for day pupils.
Charitable status. The Incorporated Bishop’s Stortford College Association is a Registered Charity, number 311057. Its aims and objectives are to provide high-quality independent day and boarding education for boys and girls from age 4 to 18.
Governors & Staff:
Governing Council:
G E Baker, BSc, MRICS (Chairman)
I M Pearman, MA, MRICS (Vice Chairman)
D Alexander
J Gammage
P J Hargrave, BSc, PhD, FREng
P Mullender, MA
I Silk
D F Thomson, BAcc, CA
Representative Governors Appointed by the Council:
A J W Conti, BEng, FCA (Parent Representative)
R C V Harrison, BCom, ACA (United Reformed Church Representative)
C P Solway, BSc, MRICS (Baptist Union Representative)
S Nurbhai, MB ChB, MRCP UK
P Dodd, BSc
G Barker, CBW, FBA, FSA, FRGS
A Westell, BA, PGDL
Head: John Maguire
Senior Deputy Head (Boarding): Graham Brooks
Deputy Head (Pastoral) & Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead: Jane Pawulska
Deputy Head (Academic): Peter O'Connor
Head of Sixth Form (Deputy Head): Alex Swart-Wilson
Assistant Head (Operations): Matt Drury
Assistant Head (Academic): Mark McGrath
Assistant Head (Co-curricular, Enhancement and Scholarship): James Hutchings
Assistant Head (Learning, Teaching and Professional Development): Emma Bowater
Prep School:
Head of Prep School: Rachael Cox
Senior Deputy Head: Graham Millard
Deputy Head (Operations): Adrian Hathaway
Deputy Head (Academic): Alice Sayer
Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Designated Safeguarding Lead: Imogen Cowan
Head of Years 3 and 4 and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Kirsty Brooks
Assistant Head (Academic): Emmanuelle Carme
Assistant Head (Co-Curricular and Communications): Julie Pickard
Director of Sport, Health, and Fitness: Nick Prowse
Pre-Prep:
Head of Pre-Prep: Jo Wallace
Charlotte Bonini
Kate Howes
Emily Hathaway
Francesca Mann
Jane Prowse
Rebecca Smith
Nicola Rossington
Lauren Wright
College Chaplain: Ian Morris
Bursar: Jo Ogden
Head of Admissions: Emily Oxley
Admissions Officer (Boarding): Anna Hogg
Prep School Admissions Officer: Ellen Hogg
Pre-Prep Admissions Officer: Sally McGuiness
Director of Marketing and Communications: Polly Bridgman