Hertswood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cowley Hill Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5LG |
| Phone | 02082387200 |
| Reference Number | 138747 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.9%
Girls: 45.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 86 | 178 |
| 8 | 106 | 87 | 193 |
| 9 | 116 | 88 | 204 |
| 10 | 95 | 82 | 177 |
| 11 | 127 | 99 | 226 |
| 12 | 66 | 46 | 112 |
| 13 | 42 | 41 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.9% |
| White, Other | 20.4% |
| African | 8.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Hertswood School | |
| 17 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.5% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.03 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.4 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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Parkside Community Primary School
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0.68 miles |
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0.81 miles |
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0.84 miles |
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Meryfield Primary School
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0.89 miles |
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0.9 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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2.08 miles |
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2.46 miles |
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2.12 miles |
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2.42 miles |
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2.65 miles |
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