Freman College
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Bowling Green Lane, SG9 9BT |
| School Website | www.freman.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1763271818 |
| URN | 137002 |
School Census
| Total | 991 |
| Girls/Boys | 473/518 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 75 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/11/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2015 | Good |
| 11/01/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 30.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.63 |
| Progress 8 | 0.58 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | 38% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.4 |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.98 |
| Progress 8 | 0.68 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Norfolk Road, , SG9 9AW
Millfield First and Nursery School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Monks Walk, , SG9 9DT
Layston Church of England First School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Causeway, , SG9 9EU