Dame Alice Owen's School
URN: 136554 • Potters Bar EN6 2DU
Overview
- Name
- Dame Alice Owen's School
- URN
- 136554
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DAME ALICE OWEN'S SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 80.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Nemko (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01707643441
- Website
- Visit Dame Alice Owen's School website
- Address
-
Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2DU
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Summary
Dame Alice Owen's School, located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,468 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,416. Established under the Dame Alice Owen Foundation, which dates back to 1613, the school is committed to providing a supportive educational environment that promotes excellence and lifelong learning. The ethos of "The Owen's Way" reflects the school's dedication to opportunity, community, and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Dame Alice Owen's School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including arts, sciences, and modern languages, alongside a robust extracurricular programme. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and student wellbeing, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Dame Alice Owen's School has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, including being named the best non-selective state sixth form in the country by The Telegraph. The school fosters a sense of community through various initiatives, including the Owen's School Association, which engages alumni and supports school activities.
The curriculum at Dame Alice Owen's School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including arts, sciences, and modern languages, alongside a robust extracurricular programme. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and student wellbeing, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Dame Alice Owen's School has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, including being named the best non-selective state sixth form in the country by The Telegraph. The school fosters a sense of community through various initiatives, including the Owen's School Association, which engages alumni and supports school activities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Dame Alice Owen's School (70.2)
- Mount Grace School (45.2)
- Mount Grace School (39.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DAME ALICE OWEN'S SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1416
- Pupils
- 1468
- Boys
- 730
- Girls
- 738
- FSM %
- 3.70
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1468 | 730 | 738 | 1416 | 3.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1479 | 732 | 747 | 1416 | 3.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1447 | 713 | 734 | 1416 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1447 | 713 | 734 | 1416 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1449 | 703 | 746 | 1416 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1440 | 689 | 751 | 1416 | 3.60 |
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