Hertswood Academy
URN: 138747 • Borehamwood WD6 5LG
Overview
- Name
- Hertswood Academy
- URN
- 138747
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HERTSWOOD ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Gillett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02082387200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cowley Hill, Borehamwood WD6 5LG
Summary
Hertswood Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,173 pupils and a capacity of 1,861. The academy has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2025, highlighting its effective safeguarding measures and the positive behaviour of its students. The school promotes a culture of high expectations, aiming for excellence in both academic and personal development.
The curriculum at Hertswood Academy is designed to support a wide range of subjects, catering to diverse student interests and aspirations. The school offers various extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage beyond the classroom and develop essential life skills. Additionally, the pastoral team is dedicated to providing support for students' well-being and academic progress.
Hertswood Academy fosters a strong sense of community, with events such as open evenings and charity initiatives, including a recent Macmillan Coffee Morning. The school values collaboration and encourages parental involvement, contributing to a supportive environment for students to thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.hertswoodacademy.org.
The curriculum at Hertswood Academy is designed to support a wide range of subjects, catering to diverse student interests and aspirations. The school offers various extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage beyond the classroom and develop essential life skills. Additionally, the pastoral team is dedicated to providing support for students' well-being and academic progress.
Hertswood Academy fosters a strong sense of community, with events such as open evenings and charity initiatives, including a recent Macmillan Coffee Morning. The school values collaboration and encourages parental involvement, contributing to a supportive environment for students to thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.hertswoodacademy.org.
Useful links
- Careers Newsletter (other)
- Facilities Hire (other)
- Arbor (other)
- Student Hub (other)
- Online Safety Resources (other)
- Staff Hub (other)
- #Hertswood (other)
- School Restaurant (other)
- ParentPay (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Yavneh College (70.2)
- Yavneh College (67.6)
- Elstree Screen Arts Academy (57.2)
- Hawksmoor School (45.2)
- Hertswood School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HERTSWOOD ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1861
- Pupils
- 1173
- Boys
- 644
- Girls
- 529
- FSM %
- 33.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1173 | 644 | 529 | 1861 | 33.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1151 | 616 | 535 | 1861 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1250 | 653 | 597 | 1861 | 26.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1250 | 653 | 597 | 1861 | 26.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1252 | 658 | 594 | 1861 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1222 | 638 | 584 | 1861 | 19.80 |
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