Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5LG
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“We respect and value all members of our community, ensuring a safe, happy and secure learning environment to foster high self-esteem for all.”
Open since 2000. Became an academy in September 2012, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 7 May 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 1173
- Phone
- 02082387200
- Website
- www.hertswoodacademy.org