Roundwood Park School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Roundwood Park, AL5 3AE |
| URN | 136973 |
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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 Date | Ofsted 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 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 90% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 657 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 196 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 678 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 221 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 731 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 168 |
| As third preference | 195 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 669 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 216 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 729 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 250 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 809 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 249 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 770 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 222 |
| As third preference | 233 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 710 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 214 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 722 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 225 |
| As third preference | 200 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 763 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 244 |
| As third preference | 218 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 691 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 228 |
| As third preference | 180 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |