Bishop Heber High School
Foundation secondary school in Malpas (Cheshire West and Chester).
Location
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Bishop Heber High School is an 11-18 foundation school which is situated in the picturesque village of Malpas and serves the local rural community and villages of South West Cheshire. The School has an enviable reputation for excellence both within its catchment area and far beyond, into East Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.
Our vision is of a school in which respect, opportunity and achievement can flourish. Bishop Heber High School provides a safe and caring environment in which we ensure that all students have opportunities that are challenging and rewarding both within the classroom and the wider world.
Our School motto, 'Prêt d'accomplir', summarises our determination to meet the needs of all students through individual support and out-of-hours learning opportunities.
We challenge all students to be the best they can be and will never compromise the high standards which encourage students in every year group to achieve, including the Sixth Form where almost all students go on to university. Our curriculum is enriched by an extensive programme of activities including drama, musical and a wide range of sports.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Accelerated Reader
- Seneca Learning
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 111424
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sue Anderson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ash Basu | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Steve Ellis | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael Rudd | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Paul Slapa | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graham Nutt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Bingle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Walker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Francis | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Brian Edge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Diana Taylor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Curry | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · until 2035 |
| Miss Jane Ashley | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2014 | |
| Mrs Kelly Cawley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lesley Else Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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