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Bishop Heber High School Catchment Area

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

Bishop Heber High School is a foundation secondary school in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1282 pupils, and a capacity of 1321 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,282

Pupils

1,321

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Bishop Heber High School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Bishop Heber High School are allocated by Cheshire West and Chester using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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 Cheshire West and Chester 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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Bishop Heber High School — School Information

Full address
Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12% of pupils
DfE URN
111424

Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop Heber High School

Is Bishop Heber High School oversubscribed?

Bishop Heber High School is operating close to its capacity of 1321 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop Heber High School?

Admission to Bishop Heber High School is managed by Cheshire West and Chester. 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 Bishop Heber High School cover?

Bishop Heber High School is a secondary school in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop Heber High School?

Bishop Heber High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.