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Dame Alice Owen's School
Outstandinggraded 05/12/2023Ages 11–181,468 pupilsFaithNone
Dame Alice Owen's School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Potters Bar, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,468 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/12/2023, Dame Alice Owen's School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 73.7 and 88% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Potters Bar can view Dame Alice Owen's School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 05/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 872.9
England avg 45.1 · was 73.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths88%
England avg 45% · was 88% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths95%
England avg 65% · was 93% in 2023/24
EBacc entry74%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.96
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)A-
APS per entry 48.1
A-level grade (best 3)A-
APS best 3: 48.1
AAB or better51%
Retention100%
Value added+0.39
Well above average · 95% CI 0.3 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake3.6%
Free school meals3.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled104%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.8%
Attendance95.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence8.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Potters Bar
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