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Dame Alice Owen's School
Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2DU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,468
Capacity
1,416
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 72.9, placing it in the top 3% nationally. A remarkable 95% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 88% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, 92% of graduates progress to university, with 76% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a robust pathway to higher education.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality 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. | 72.9 | Top 3% 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%. | 95% | Top 5% 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%. | 88% | Top 4% 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%. | 74% | Top 4% 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%. | 68% | Top 4% 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%. | 92% | 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%. | 76% | Top 20% |
Based on 212 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.5%
Asian Indian12.9%
White Other11.0%
Mixed W+Asian6.3%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Chinese5.2%
Asian Other4.3%
Other3.1%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
White Irish1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.69078, -0.20719 · EN6 2DU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136554
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Dame Alice Owen's School rated by Ofsted?
Dame Alice Owen's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Dame Alice Owen's School a good school?
Dame Alice Owen's School scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Dame Alice Owen's School in GCSEs?
Dame Alice Owen's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.9. 95% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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