Ofsted: Good emoji_events #73 in Hertfordshire public Top 40% UK

Elstree Screen Arts Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Chris Mitchell

corporate_fareDANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onBorehamwood, WD6 5NN

language Visit Website phone 2083866220

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

474

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Attainment 8

39.1

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GCSE Rank

#71 in Hertfordshire

#2,658 of 3,216 nationally

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Elstree Screen Arts Academy is a University technical college secondary school in Borehamwood, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Elstree Screen Arts Academy is an university technical college in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 498 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1, placing the school #71 in Hertfordshire and #2,658 of 3,216 nationally. 31.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 8 A-level subjects. 41.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.46 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

31.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.6%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.68

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.67

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.65

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.34

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.56

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.46

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A6.1%

Achieving A*–B41.8%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.5%

A-level subjects offered8

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate89.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 January 2025

Inspection Report

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24 September 2019

Inspection Report

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09 July 2018

Inspection Report

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24 May 2017

Inspection Report

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22 September 2016

Inspection Report

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29 April 2016

Inspection Report

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12 May 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2025-01-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-09-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-07-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-05-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-09-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-04-29

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(7 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 498 pupils. During this period, there were 11 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	498	11	2.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	508	18	3.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	511	14	2.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	514	18	3.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	517	29	5.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	463	10	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	474	30	6.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	480	39	8.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	427	14	3.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	441	26	5.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	460	43	9.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	409	17	4.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	413	4	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	423	33	7.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	396	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	396	12	3.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	413	34	8.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	370	12	3.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	392	44	11.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	395	47	11.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	334	15	4.5%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	348	32	9.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	351	30	8.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	331	21	6.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	337	23	6.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	342	24	7.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree38%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree14%

disagree3%

don't know3%

not applicable35%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes59%

no41%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree64%

agree32%

disagree5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree73%

agree22%

disagree5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree86%

agree11%

disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree65%

agree32%

disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree76%

agree24%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree16%

disagree5%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree78%

agree11%

disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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