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Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.6 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,173
Capacity
1,861
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE attainment in the top 86% nationally. While half of the students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 54%, indicating some room for improvement in community engagement. The school also has a respectable university progression rate of 58%, although only 9% of students advance to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 38.3 | Bottom 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%. | 50% | Bottom 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
75%
Progress is communicated
66%
My child is happy
65%
My child makes good progress
65%
School has high expectations
65%
My child feels safe
61%
School keeps me informed
56%
School supports development
56%
I'd recommend this school
54%
School responds to concerns
44%
Behaviour is good
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.9%
White Other20.4%
Black African8.5%
Asian Other3.4%
Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.66652, -0.26630 · WD6 5LG
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138747
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hertswoodacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Hertswood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hertswood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Hertswood Academy a good school?
Hertswood Academy scores 10.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hertswood Academy?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hertswood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hertswood Academy in GCSEs?
Hertswood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.3. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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