rules of school are enforced and that younger pupils do not go out of bounds. Unlike the Lower and Middle schools, the sixth form admits girls from the local area, with many coming from Hockerill or The Hertfordshire and Essex High School. Extra-curricular activities The Bishops Stortford High School has the reputation as being one of the best state schools in the South East of England for rugby union taking on and beating some of the best private schools in the country. The school's Parent Sports Association is actively involved with supporting sport within the school. The Rugby Union squad went on a tour of Australia in 2009 and again in 2012. In 2018 and 2022, the Rugby Union squad went on a tour of South Africa, playing against four teams, including the prestigious Paarl Boys' High School. In addition to having a strong rugby focus, the school has multiple capable football sides ranging from Year 7 to Sixth Form. In 2016, the U15 side won the English Schools National Football Cup, compromising of 650 teams around England. Interact is the school's awareness and fundraising organisation, serving as the hub of charity within the school. Founded by former headmaster Ian Shaw, and now overseen by Head of Religious Studies and Citizenship, Simon Etheridge, Interact has for many years been a core part of the school. Interact raises funds for both local and international charities as a branch of the Rotary Club. It is run by Sixth Form students, with students of all ages being welcome at events and meetings. Notable former pupils Ben Bowditch – footballer (Bishop's Stortford, formerly England Under 19 and Under 21) Dean Bowditch – footballer (Milton Keynes Dons, formerly Ipswich Town) George Sykes - footballer (Aveley, formerly Barnet and Scotland Under 19s) Ed Drewett – pop musician who featured in Professor Green's "I Need You Tonight" that reached No 3 on the UK singles chart Davood Ghadami – actor (EastEnders) Greg James – Radio 1 DJ Billy Price – actor Ben Skirving – England rugby player Timothy Smith – cricketer Matthew Richards – footballer (Shrewsbury Town, former England U21) Munroe Bergdorf - Activist and model -L'Oreal's first transgender model Benedict Cork - Singer, songwriter, musician Zak Swanson- footballer for Portsmouth FC References External links TBSHS Website TBSHS Interact Website Secondary schools in Hertfordshire Boys' schools in Hertfordshire Educational institutions established in 1950 1950 establishments in England