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Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.0 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,437
Capacity
1,179
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. A strong 87% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 67% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 84% of graduates proceed to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 28 November 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. | 59.5 | Top 8% 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%. | 87% | Top 9% 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%. | 32% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% 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%. | 84% | 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%. | 47% | Top 20% |
Based on 173 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
White Other5.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African2.0%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.82004, -0.37270 · AL5 3AE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136973
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.roundwoodpark.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Roundwood Park School rated by Ofsted?
Roundwood Park School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Roundwood Park School a good school?
Roundwood Park School scores 93.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Roundwood Park School in GCSEs?
Roundwood Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.5. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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