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The Elstree UTC - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The Elstree UTC
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- Elstree and Borehamwood WD6 5NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils excel in specialist subjects and almost all go on to further study, training, or employment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well, are polite, mature, sensible, and free from bullying.
Strengths and Challenges: Pupils with SEND are supported well in English but less so in mathematics and science.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides opportunities for parents to give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Detailed records need more systematic organization for regular checks.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders review their provision to promote healthy lifestyles and improve outcomes in core subjects.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: A new leader quickly recognized the need to organize detailed records more systematically.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say the school is a safe place to be and feel free from all forms of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Minimal time allocated to PSHE limits pupils鈥� understanding of health and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Creative projects and work experience opportunities foster personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Good careers guidance ensures pupils are well prepared for university, training, or workplace.
Managing and Supporting SEND: An experienced leader is working to improve support for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
The Elstree UTC is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 514 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With the help of technology, our cultural landscape is changing quickly, and young people are now at the epicentre of this transition. The two things that matter most in this context for young people to do well are that they study what they love and value and that they feel safe, liked, and confident in their learning community. We provide secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 19 with an alternative kind of education. First and foremost, the learning environment is "grown up" because we are a specialised university technical college. Students will need to be driven personally, have a love for our areas of expertise, and be prepared to put in longer college days. They will learn how to be professional, employable, and flexible learners because media arts practise is changing daily in our field due to technology. We offer young people possibilities not accessible at many other mainstream secondary schools, including working with our industry partners on professional production briefs, through inspiring, creative, and practical learning experiences. Our employees are true professionals in their fields with a high degree of credibility. Post-16 students have access to a very reliable array of academic and professional-recognized credentials from which to choose their courses. Because we are a university college affiliated with the University of Hertfordshire, we have excellent access to higher education and advice on continuing our studies. Even though we are only in our fourth year, our practical and industry-relevant studies receive very high marks, and we have already seen some of our graduates continue their education and find employment in fascinating and important institutions.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.65 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.76 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% 1 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.34 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 65 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 4 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 4 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.56 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.4 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 12.07 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.33 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 97 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.73 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 13.13 10 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 124 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.97 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.19 1 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.28 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.73 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Elstree UTC
Local authority ratio 18 : 1