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Hertswood Academy

State school · Borehamwood, WD6 5LG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,173 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,173 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Peter Gillett

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Cowley Hill School 15 %
Summerswood Primary School 15 %
Parkside Community Primary School 14 %
Meryfield Primary School 13 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Saffron Green Primary School 7 %
Woodlands Primary School 7 %
Kenilworth Primary School 6 %
Shenley Primary School 6 %
St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School 4 %
Monksmead School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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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
28.4%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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
31.91
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
85
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,173
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 5LG
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Telephone: 020 8238 7200

Email: admin@hertswoodacademy.org

Website: http://www.hertswoodacademy.org

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG
1,173 Pupil numbers
33.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
31 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
85 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
28.4%
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
38.90
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)

-0.19 Score Average
≈ 35% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 3
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 3
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 194 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6

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

School
4.2%
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
31.91
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 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 23 B
Mathematics GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 8 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 C
Biology GCE A level 9 C
Art and Design GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Hertswood Academy 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.

1.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.4 %
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.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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