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The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.7 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,415
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school excels in providing a high-quality education, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.4, which places it in the top 14% of schools nationally. Additionally, 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 67% secure grade 5 or higher, demonstrating strong academic performance. While 73% of pupils progress to university, only 29% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in guiding students to elite pathways.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.4 | Top 14% UK |
| 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%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| 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%. | 67% | Top 11% UK |
| 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%. | 64% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.9%
White Other14.5%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.74069, -0.02403 · EN10 7FU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136396
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.broxbourne.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Broxbourne School rated by Ofsted?
The Broxbourne School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is The Broxbourne School a good school?
The Broxbourne School scores 89.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 The Broxbourne School in GCSEs?
The Broxbourne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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