Hertswood Academy
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Attainment 8 of 38.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 44%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.19
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.39, 0.02]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 223 | 38.3 | — | 43.5% | 52.0% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 201 | 38.9 | -0.19 | 44.8% | 46.8% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 218 | 39.5 | -0.34 | 43.0% | 21.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 41.3 | -0.45 | 53.0% | 37.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138747 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Wanda Gill |
| Trust | HERTSWOOD ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WD6 5LG |
| Latest pupils | 223 |
| FSM eligible | 33.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5LG
www.hertswoodacademy.orgView local authority page2082387200| DfE number | 4001 |
| UKPRN | 10038621 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 7 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |