Hertswood Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Borehamwood, WD6 5LG
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 16% in England
5 of 6 in Hertsmere
Pupils
1,144
First preferences per place
0.79
2026/27
Absence
11.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | 38.9 | 38.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 28% | 27% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 36% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.19 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Yavneh College · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet · 2.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Mill Hill County High School · 2.8 mi · Report card · Top 8% in England
- Dame Alice Owen's School · 3.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
- Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School · 3.1 mi · Report card · Top 11% in England
- London Academy · 3.2 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
The neighbourhood
Hertswood Academy is in Shenley & South Mimms (typical home £625,000, crime high).
What is Hertswood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hertswood Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Hertswood Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hertswood Academy is in the bottom 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.