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Birchwood High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Birchwood High School is a academy converter secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1454 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,454

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Birchwood High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Birchwood High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Birchwood High School — School Information

Full address
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137637

Other Secondary Schools in Bishop's Stortford

If Birchwood High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bishop's Stortford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Birchwood High School

Is Birchwood High School oversubscribed?

Birchwood High School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birchwood High School?

Admission to Birchwood High School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Birchwood High School cover?

Birchwood High School is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.