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Hertswood Academy is a secondary academy in Borehamwood, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Hertswood Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.19 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, 53% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 12.8%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.6%.
After leaving Hertswood Academy, student destinations include 53% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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Hertswood Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.19, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
53% of students at Hertswood Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Hertswood Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Hertswood Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Hertswood Academy is 12.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Hertswood Academy, 53% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
231/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
78/mo
34% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.8
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station
1.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Borehamwood area
2.9
Poor
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 23 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.