Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Details
| Age Range | 14-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, University technical college |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Studio Way, WD6 5NN |
| School Website | https://www.esaacademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 2083866220 |
| URN | 139416 |
School Census
| Total | 474 |
| Girls/Boys | 323/151 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 68.1%/31.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 83 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 27.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2019 | Good |
| 24/05/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 24 September 2019 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 09 July 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 May 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 September 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 29 April 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 May 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.67 |
| Progress 8 | -0.79 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.68 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.74 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 59% |
| no | 41% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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