Roundwood Park School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
AddressRoundwood Park, AL5 3AE
URN136973

School Census

Total 1358
Girls/Boys 643/715
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.3%/52.7%
% pupils where English not first language 6.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 61
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 2.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/11/2023 Outstanding
13/05/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 28/11/2023
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 13/05/2009
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 62.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 79.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 88.80%
Entering EBacc 30.60%
EBacc average point score 5.55
Progress 8 0.79
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 59.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 76%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 82%
Entering EBacc 33%
EBacc average point score 5.36
Progress 8 0.54
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 61.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 75%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 90%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.46
Progress 8 0.49

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications657
As first preference217
As second preference118
As third preference196
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers175
second preference offers12
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications678
As first preference208
As second preference122
As third preference221
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers181
second preference offers13
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications731
As first preference214
As second preference168
As third preference195
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers177
second preference offers22
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications669
As first preference172
As second preference134
As third preference216
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers169
second preference offers18
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications729
As first preference227
As second preference140
As third preference250
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers174
second preference offers16
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.49%
Total Applications809
As first preference246
As second preference220
As third preference249
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers165
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications770
As first preference220
As second preference222
As third preference233
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers171
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications710
As first preference203
As second preference204
As third preference214
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers181
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications722
As first preference208
As second preference225
As third preference200
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers175
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications763
As first preference219
As second preference244
As third preference218
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers165
second preference offers25
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications691
As first preference214
As second preference228
As third preference180
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers175
second preference offers16
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree22%
disagree3%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree17%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree66%
agree29%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree6%
disagree3%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
not applicable69%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree52%
agree36%
disagree8%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree46%
agree13%
disagree3%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
not applicable32%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes33%
no67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree55%
agree26%
disagree3%
strongly disagree14%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree75%
agree21%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree27%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree62%
agree34%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree28%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree19%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree65%
agree26%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin74.7%
any other white background ethnic origin4.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3%
indian ethnic origin2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
african ethnic origin2%
pakistani ethnic origin1.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.4%
chinese ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.9%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.9%
indian ethnic origin2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin2.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.8%
african ethnic origin1.6%
pakistani ethnic origin1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
chinese ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Roundwood Primary School

(0.05 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Roundwood Park, , AL5 3AD

St Hilda's School

(0.38 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 2-11, Gender: Girls

Address: 28 Douglas Road, , AL5 2ES

Wood End School

(0.58 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Yeomans Avenue, , AL5 3EF