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Roundwood Park School
Outstandinggraded 28/11/2023Ages 11–181,437 pupilsNone
Roundwood Park School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Harpenden, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,437 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/11/2023, Roundwood Park School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 63.2 and 80% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Harpenden can view Roundwood Park School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 28/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence15.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals6.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 859.5
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths67%
Grade 4+ English & maths87%
EBacc entry32%
EBacc average point score5.31
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 40.3
Value added+0.12Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Harpenden
All schools in Harpenden →Roundwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt Hilda's School0.3 miWood End SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miThe King's School0.7 miSt Nicholas CofE VA Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt George's School0.8 mi
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