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Hertswood Academy
Ages 11–181,173 pupilsDoes not apply
Hertswood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Borehamwood, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,173 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Borehamwood can view Hertswood Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence35.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS84%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals30.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language32.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 838.3
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
Grade 4+ English & maths50%
EBacc entry52%
EBacc average point score3.47
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.0
Value added+0.19Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.4
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Borehamwood
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