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Freman College

State school · Buntingford, SG9 9BT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,022 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,022 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Ms Lisa Jones

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
70%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.1%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
39.27
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
65
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,022
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bowling Green Lane
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9BT
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Telephone: 01763 271818

Email: admin@fremancollege.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.freman.org.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Freman College Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT
1,022 Pupil numbers
11.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
65 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.1%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.60
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.58 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 6
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
28%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.27
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 23 B
Psychology GCE A level 26 B
Physics GCE A level 26 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 11 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 37 A
History GCE A level 23 B
Geography GCE A level 15 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
English Language GCE A level 23 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 C
Chemistry GCE A level 20 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 28 A
Biology GCE A level 21 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 14 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 15 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 13 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 39 A

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Freman College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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