School Summary
Hertswood Academy
Girls: 597
Total Pupils: 1250
Opened: 01-09-2012
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Headteacher: Peter Gillett
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 5LG
Telephone: 02082387200
Website: https://www.hertswoodacademy.org
Headteacher: Peter Gillett
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
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Telephone: 02082387200
Website: https://www.hertswoodacademy.org
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":4,"text":{"text":"Pretty good school honestly, most of the staff are amazing and want nothing more than to help students. Some kids obviously won't be well-behaved - but unfortunately - even though the school tries, they can't do much about them. Food is nice and diverse, although some days it's subpar.\nI see a lot of reviews on here about bullying, even though the school tries its best to stop it. The school just believes everyone deserves a chance, so they don't permanently exclude anyone. The new building is great though, and the head teacher is really nice too.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Pretty good school honestly, most of the staff are amazing and want nothing more than to help students. Some kids obviously won't be well-behaved - but unfortunately - even though the school tries, they can't do much about them. Food is nice and diverse, although some days it's subpar.\nI see a lot of reviews on here about bullying, even though the school tries its best to stop it. The school just believes everyone deserves a chance, so they don't permanently exclude anyone. The new building is great though, and the head teacher is really nice too.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"David Merlusca","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/103671269603635904760\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLDIBNp3dP-uEHnMVsnRIqg2VtzUwYQu505RkJIFFLg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-07-11T17:53:04Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Personally, not very good. Problems arise, teachers say they will do something about it, but nothing ever happens. There is a severe lack of communication between staff and students. Staff will often pick favorites among students. Overall, this school harms it's students and I do not know why OFSTED set it as \"Good\". Wish I could put negative stars, Honestly.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Personally, not very good. Problems arise, teachers say they will do something about it, but nothing ever happens. There is a severe lack of communication between staff and students. Staff will often pick favorites among students. Overall, this school harms it's students and I do not know why OFSTED set it as \"Good\". 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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":4,"text":{"text":"Pretty good school honestly, most of the staff are amazing and want nothing more than to help students. Some kids obviously won't be well-behaved - but unfortunately - even though the school tries, they can't do much about them. Food is nice and diverse, although some days it's subpar.\nI see a lot of reviews on here about bullying, even though the school tries its best to stop it. The school just believes everyone deserves a chance, so they don't permanently exclude anyone. The new building is great though, and the head teacher is really nice too.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Pretty good school honestly, most of the staff are amazing and want nothing more than to help students. Some kids obviously won't be well-behaved - but unfortunately - even though the school tries, they can't do much about them. Food is nice and diverse, although some days it's subpar.\nI see a lot of reviews on here about bullying, even though the school tries its best to stop it. The school just believes everyone deserves a chance, so they don't permanently exclude anyone. The new building is great though, and the head teacher is really nice too.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"David Merlusca","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/103671269603635904760\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocLDIBNp3dP-uEHnMVsnRIqg2VtzUwYQu505RkJIFFLg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-07-11T17:53:04Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Personally, not very good. Problems arise, teachers say they will do something about it, but nothing ever happens. There is a severe lack of communication between staff and students. Staff will often pick favorites among students. Overall, this school harms it's students and I do not know why OFSTED set it as \"Good\". Wish I could put negative stars, Honestly.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Personally, not very good. Problems arise, teachers say they will do something about it, but nothing ever happens. There is a severe lack of communication between staff and students. Staff will often pick favorites among students. Overall, this school harms it's students and I do not know why OFSTED set it as \"Good\". Wish I could put negative stars, Honestly.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Juno Draws","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/116677096142664094202\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjU9rDWtZ50MQts1VPHUboJx3fMFLy-Mx1BZC4_OfNpMqZ8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-09-15T21:34:38Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"It's only been a week but I'm so impressed by this school and their priorities and their focus! My daughter joined a week a go and was bullied badly in first day which was devastating.\nThe way the school dealt with it was nothing short of on par. I'm so impressed! I avoided this school for rumours etc for 3 years but had to give in due to change of circumstances. First day was devastating but the school absolutely nailed it and my daughter is so happy there! Really incredible response from the school. Yr 8 leaders ..hats off!!!! Xx thank you so so much x","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"It's only been a week but I'm so impressed by this school and their priorities and their focus! My daughter joined a week a go and was bullied badly in first day which was devastating.\nThe way the school dealt with it was nothing short of on par. I'm so impressed! I avoided this school for rumours etc for 3 years but had to give in due to change of circumstances. First day was devastating but the school absolutely nailed it and my daughter is so happy there! Really incredible response from the school. Yr 8 leaders ..hats off!!!! Xx thank you so so much x","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"None None","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117510088178903916820\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWS-JQg4eefCywY_U2AAmz5tVtGtYgwXboq0Dt3EJCU80A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-05-24T22:07:01Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"a year ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"My friends are being bullied at the school they\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve tried to talk to the teachers such as head of learning, behaviour team and so on and they all didn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t listen. the school policy is a disgusting and should be delt with immediately don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t send ur child here from my experience from being at the school","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My friends are being bullied at the school they\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve tried to talk to the teachers such as head of learning, behaviour team and so on and they all didn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t listen. the school policy is a disgusting and should be delt with immediately don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t send ur child here from my experience from being at the school","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Reggie Arnold","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/110018316262904902043\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUY4k7n4_P9RoXrd4yl-x2fiJjUhFlOqeEjxVLuS4iehTA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2022-06-05T23:22:43Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"I wouldn't even give this school 1 star. You have done nothing to keep my brother safe from bullies. He is coming home crying punching and everything. I will happily come down there and teach the teachers and students some decency as the bullying isn't just affecting my brother but me too as I was badly bullied really badly and it's bringing back the traumer of my past.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"I wouldn't even give this school 1 star. You have done nothing to keep my brother safe from bullies. He is coming home crying punching and everything. I will happily come down there and teach the teachers and students some decency as the bullying isn't just affecting my brother but me too as I was badly bullied really badly and it's bringing back the traumer of my past.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Tiffany","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/100006233326365339249\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUbS2JH0xWmomI5aiOwMFSEral5WbEKyDtPOSjLLCr7LLal=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2019-02-26T22:08:19Z"}]