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Freman College
Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.1 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,022
Capacity
903
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 53.1, placing it in the top 19% nationally. A notable 76% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 63% progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 53.1 | Top 19% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 53% | Top 31% 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 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other2.7%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.95143, -0.02784 · SG9 9BT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137002
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.freman.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Freman College rated by Ofsted?
Freman College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2015.
Is Freman College a good school?
Freman College scores 69.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Freman College in GCSEs?
Freman College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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