School Summary
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Girls: 285
Total Pupils: 441
Opened: 01-09-2013
Principal: Chris Mitchell
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
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Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My Son started here in September and came from a \"Very good\" mainstream school.. This school is a specialist school for the media and production industry, and I can say with my hand on my heart that it has been excellent in its teaching and approach to learning. The teachers are enthusiastic and engaged and our Son is thriving in this fabulous atmosphere. He is so much happier than he was and because of this he is making so much more of an effort in subjects he really enjoys. All the students are encouraged by the wonderful staff who really care about the students they teach.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My Son started here in September and came from a \"Very good\" mainstream school.. This school is a specialist school for the media and production industry, and I can say with my hand on my heart that it has been excellent in its teaching and approach to learning. The teachers are enthusiastic and engaged and our Son is thriving in this fabulous atmosphere. He is so much happier than he was and because of this he is making so much more of an effort in subjects he really enjoys. All the students are encouraged by the wonderful staff who really care about the students they teach.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Myra Beckwith","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111351302753839547471\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJTx4pUbYdU5U4cXJoK9GwSsetAGhQVkJdBnwdxlMBZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-01-31T11:46:22Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"7 years ago","rating":2,"text":{"text":"Teachers are very judgemental and have a few horrible teachers which play a big part in the school. They also get involved in your personal life when really and truly their job is to make sure you're learning well and progress. Looking a certain way(...) may be difficult as some of the teachers will treat you differently. I would say its just stereotyping and I've had a tough time being here because of the stereotyping. Other than that you DO have a few nice teachers too who will try their best to help you succeed, most of the children are very nice and its a clean environment. The teaching itself I'd say is above average.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Teachers are very judgemental and have a few horrible teachers which play a big part in the school. They also get involved in your personal life when really and truly their job is to make sure you're learning well and progress. Looking a certain way(...) may be difficult as some of the teachers will treat you differently. I would say its just stereotyping and I've had a tough time being here because of the stereotyping. Other than that you DO have a few nice teachers too who will try their best to help you succeed, most of the children are very nice and its a clean environment. The teaching itself I'd say is above average.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Jade Campbell","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111534940283340261309\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjWO50tH7mjz1uLYbuARZZjm32iwfvOMar1MfUM9l0TQtdU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2015-11-27T18:58:11Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"It is a rare thing to find a teaching establishment that believes in each and every one of their students as individuals, whose staff are totally committed to the young people in their care and who go above and beyond the call of duty. EUTC is vibrant and exciting. The school description above does not reflect how truly wonderful it is. I am a mother of 7 and 3 of my children go here. All are very different characters, all have thrived and been inspired to achieve. I am not saying it is perfect, when there are issues you can Communicate with the staff they will listen and work with you to resolve any and all difficulties. Go and see for yourself. A wonderful nurturing environment, that bristles with excitement and allows each child to really learn and develop as a confident individual\n\nRegards Karin","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"It is a rare thing to find a teaching establishment that believes in each and every one of their students as individuals, whose staff are totally committed to the young people in their care and who go above and beyond the call of duty. EUTC is vibrant and exciting. The school description above does not reflect how truly wonderful it is. I am a mother of 7 and 3 of my children go here. All are very different characters, all have thrived and been inspired to achieve. I am not saying it is perfect, when there are issues you can Communicate with the staff they will listen and work with you to resolve any and all difficulties. Go and see for yourself. A wonderful nurturing environment, that bristles with excitement and allows each child to really learn and develop as a confident individual\n\nRegards Karin","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"karin jolly","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117145630481230405860\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjUnp2PF7HChfdQ8aumbwY8v8hZzdYuHlRYBrRl3iaO3_g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-01-30T23:44:26Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Elstree UTC - A College that Cares\n\nMy son left mainstream school in 2016 to attend Elstree at just turned 14yrs. He was a quiet reserved boy who had little confidence in himself and his abilities. He was also unhappy in mainstream school and felt under a lot of stress in our \u00e2\u0080\u0098Excellent\u00e2\u0080\u0099 rated Ofsted local school.\n\nI do not regret for a single moment transferring my son from a local school to Elstree, the staffs unwavering focus to bring out the best in each individual is brilliant, they go above and beyond their roles. My son's confidence has increased ten fold and his grades have improved too, and more than that he enjoys going in each day.\n\nI commend the Head Mr Mitchell and his Principal staff for continuing in their goals for improvement, and in providing a safe and secure environment where each student knows they have a voice and their opinions and feelings are valued. The College has a wonderful atmosphere, laughter and music you will hear, for as well as subjects in the production and media industry, music and drama are key subjects too.\n\nI always recommend Elstree to all that I meet who say that their children are unhappy in school, and I will continue to do so.\n\nJane Mouldng\nparent","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Elstree UTC - A College that Cares\n\nMy son left mainstream school in 2016 to attend Elstree at just turned 14yrs. He was a quiet reserved boy who had little confidence in himself and his abilities. He was also unhappy in mainstream school and felt under a lot of stress in our \u00e2\u0080\u0098Excellent\u00e2\u0080\u0099 rated Ofsted local school.\n\nI do not regret for a single moment transferring my son from a local school to Elstree, the staffs unwavering focus to bring out the best in each individual is brilliant, they go above and beyond their roles. My son's confidence has increased ten fold and his grades have improved too, and more than that he enjoys going in each day.\n\nI commend the Head Mr Mitchell and his Principal staff for continuing in their goals for improvement, and in providing a safe and secure environment where each student knows they have a voice and their opinions and feelings are valued. The College has a wonderful atmosphere, laughter and music you will hear, for as well as subjects in the production and media industry, music and drama are key subjects too.\n\nI always recommend Elstree to all that I meet who say that their children are unhappy in school, and I will continue to do so.\n\nJane Mouldng\nparent","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Jane Moulding","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/111069974246540088546\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocI8_eNXRbFtNARI7eNw9KBraVp7qq1P7RSQLMvansAA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-02-04T15:56:24Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"Very difficult to find the right words to describe what a difference this college has made to my Son\u00e2\u0080\u0099s education and learning experience compared to his previous school. Elstree UTC has harnessed and allowed his practical and creative talent to come to the forefront and grow whilst ensuring that his accedemic achievements are not compromised.\nAs parents we have gone from having a child that hatied going to school, had few friends and a clear lack of self esteem to a popular, confident, respectful individuall. I sometimes have difficulty in getting him to come home as there is always an opportunity at College to \u00e2\u0080\u009cget involved\u00e2\u0080\u009d in projects after lessons have ended.\nTeachers and Mentors at the College are relentless in their persuit to make a difference! 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