Roundwood Park School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AE |
| Phone | 01582765344 |
| Reference Number | 136973 |
Roundwood Park School continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining its 'Outstanding' rating in all areas since its previous inspection. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports pupils at all levels, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Pupils demonstrate exemplary behavior and a strong commitment to their learning, with many opportunities for personal development and extra-curricular activities enhancing their overall educational experience. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the pandemic, reflecting the school's resilience and ongoing success post-COVID-19.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1437 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.03%
Girls: 46.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 100 | 202 |
| 8 | 107 | 100 | 207 |
| 9 | 119 | 89 | 208 |
| 10 | 104 | 91 | 195 |
| 11 | 91 | 104 | 195 |
| 12 | 125 | 107 | 232 |
| 13 | 114 | 84 | 198 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.4% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| African | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Roundwood Park School | |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects
- Pupils meet high expectations for behavior and personal development
- Broad and ambitious curriculum engaging all pupils
- Strong culture of reading and effective support for struggling readers
- Extensive extra-curricular opportunities that enhance student experiences
- Excellent support for staff well-being and workload management
- Highly effective leadership and governance
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.87 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 28.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 143 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 213 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 50 | 5 |
Previous Years
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