Dame Alice Owen's School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
AddressDugdale Hill Lane, EN6 2DU
URN136554

School Census

Total 1449
Girls/Boys 729/720
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.3%/49.7%
% pupils where English not first language 6.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 45
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
05/12/2023 Outstanding
07/05/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/12/2023
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 07/05/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 73.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 88.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 92.90%
Entering EBacc 77.10%
EBacc average point score 7.04
Progress 8 0.93
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 71.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 95%
Entering EBacc 82%
EBacc average point score 6.79
Progress 8 0.63
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 75.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 95%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 7.31
Progress 8 0.74

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.77%
Total Applications742
As first preference315
As second preference182
As third preference137
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers178
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.71%
Total Applications713
As first preference301
As second preference194
As third preference122
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers176
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.79%
Total Applications734
As first preference333
As second preference166
As third preference128
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers186
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 2.21%
Total Applications872
As first preference404
As second preference229
As third preference124
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers183
second preference offers13
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.75%
Total Applications796
As first preference332
As second preference200
As third preference135
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers190
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 2.09%
Total Applications886
As first preference428
As second preference182
As third preference136
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers205
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.89%
Total Applications810
As first preference353
As second preference167
As third preference140
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers187
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.65%
Total Applications809
As first preference308
As second preference186
As third preference158
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers187
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.84%
Total Applications797
As first preference336
As second preference199
As third preference138
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers183
second preference offers13
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.77%
Total Applications766
As first preference320
As second preference165
As third preference144
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers181
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.85%
Total Applications897
As first preference389
As second preference199
As third preference182
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers210
second preference offers11
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree21%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree19%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree62%
agree31%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree8%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know8%
not applicable70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree47%
agree40%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree42%
agree17%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
not applicable35%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree53%
agree24%
disagree8%
strongly disagree11%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree75%
agree21%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree25%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree58%
agree37%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree81%
agree18%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree85%
agree14%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree67%
agree26%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes97%
no3%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin40%
indian ethnic origin12.2%
any other white background ethnic origin10.7%
white and asian ethnic origin6.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin6.2%
chinese ethnic origin4.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.3%
african ethnic origin3.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
pakistani ethnic origin1.1%
irish ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin44.4%
indian ethnic origin11.5%
any other white background ethnic origin9.7%
white and asian ethnic origin6.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin5.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.1%
african ethnic origin3.6%
chinese ethnic origin3.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin1.1%
irish ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Baker Street, , EN6 2ES