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Haberdashers' Boys' School
Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AF, Hertfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,457
Capacity
1,520
Ages
4–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a strong emphasis on academic rigor, this Hertfordshire institution caters to students aged 4-18 and boasts a large enrollment of 1,457 pupils. However, it faces challenges, as recent data indicates that none of the students achieved a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at GCSE, and there is no entry for the English Baccalaureate. Parents considering this school should weigh these academic results alongside its overall reputation and any additional strengths it may offer.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.65690, -0.31338 · WD6 3AF
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117648
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Haberdashers' Boys' School rated by Ofsted?
Haberdashers' Boys' School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Haberdashers' Boys' School a good school?
Haberdashers' Boys' School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Haberdashers' Boys' School in GCSEs?
Haberdashers' Boys' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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