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Yavneh College

Hertfordshire·Secondary·East of England·Academy converter·WD6 1HL
URN: 136922GoodOfsted published 23 Jan 2024
61.6
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.97
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.74, 1.19]
87.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
27.0%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
43.9
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 61.6 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.

Attainment 8:
61.6
5+ Eng & Maths:
88%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress

Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.

Progress 8:
+0.97
Confidence interval:
[0.74, 1.19]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Jewish religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Jewish). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202515261.687.5%27.0%5.3
2023/202417561.7+0.9788.6%25.7%5.3
2022/202315258.0+0.8584.0%22.0%5.0
2021/202214362.0+0.9387.0%37.0%5.6

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Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 72.9Progress 8 +0.92
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 68.2Progress 8 +0.74
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Parmiter's School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 66.5Progress 8 +0.74
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School information

URN136922
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherExecutive Headteacher Spencer Lewis
TrustYAVNEH COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterJewish
PostcodeWD6 1HL
Latest pupils152
FSM eligible5.4%

Contact and identifiers

Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL

http://www.yavnehcollege.org/2087365580
DfE number4802
UKPRN10034175
Opened1 Jul 2011
GIAS updated4 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated4 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published23 Jan 2024

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date22 Nov 2023
Publication date23 Jan 2024
View Ofsted report