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Yavneh College
Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.8 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,042
Capacity
1,035
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Jewish
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.6, which places it in the top 7% nationally. The school boasts impressive percentages of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (90%) and a solid university progression rate of 83%, with over half of its graduates going on to top-third universities. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, the overall results indicate a supportive environment for student success.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 61.6 | Top 7% 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%. | 90% | Top 7% 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%. | 75% | Top 7% 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%. | 27% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 55% | Top 20% |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
White Other6.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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51.65424, -0.26825 · WD6 1HL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136922
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.yavnehcollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Yavneh College rated by Ofsted?
Yavneh College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Yavneh College a good school?
Yavneh College scores 83.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Yavneh College in GCSEs?
Yavneh College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.6. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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