Bishop Heber High School
Foundation school · sixth form · 1,293 pupils
84% stayed in education · Attainment 8 53.8
Academy 16-19 converter
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
- 0
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Sir John Deane's College (URN 130626, until 31 March 2018).
What the data says
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 853 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 65% went to university (Cheshire West and Chester 57%, England 37%), and 56% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B+, well above the England average of B-; 34% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Biology and Psychology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Cheshire West and Chester and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 853 | 2,139 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 93% | 90% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 65% | 57% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 56% | 35% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 2% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 22% | 25% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 4% | 7% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,892 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 893 | 1,955 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B+ | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 44.95 | 38.11 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | A- | B | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 34% | 23% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 289 | 32% | 31% |
| Biology | 193 | 22% | 20% |
| Psychology | 192 | 22% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 172 | 19% | 17% |
| Business Studies | 154 | 17% | 13% |
| Sociology | 148 | 17% | 13% |
| Economics | 126 | 14% | 13% |
| History | 121 | 14% | 13% |
| Geography | 107 | 12% | 10% |
| Physics | 107 | 12% | 12% |
| English Literature | 94 | 11% | 11% |
| Law | 89 | 10% | 4% |
| English Language | 83 | 9% | 4% |
| Physical Education | 58 | 6% | 3% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 55 | 6% | 0% |
| 3D Design | 55 | 6% | 1% |
| Photography | 53 | 6% | 3% |
| Computer Science | 51 | 6% | 5% |
| Media Studies | 47 | 5% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 46 | 5% | 3% |
| Electronics | 37 | 4% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 34 | 4% | 5% |
| Politics | 32 | 4% | 6% |
| Music Technology | 23 | 3% | 0% |
| French | 21 | 2% | 1% |
| Textiles | 21 | 2% | 1% |
| Drama | 18 | 2% | 2% |
| Spanish | 14 | 2% | 2% |
| Music | 13 | 1% | 0% |
| German | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 61 | 7% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 53 | 6% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 43 | 5% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 37 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 25 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 22 | 2% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.