Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 5NN
SecondaryUniversity technical collegeMixed
About the school
“Research shows that reading is the single most valuable skill and practice that any school can give to their learners. It’s even more crucial for us because ESA is a creative arts specialist centre. We are all about story lovers and story tellers.”
Open since 2013.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 4 March 2025
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
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).
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- Number of pupils
- 498
- Multi-academy trust
- Danes Educational Trust
- Phone
- 02083866220
- Website
- https://www.esaacademy.org/