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Roundwood Park School
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- Harpenden AL5 3AE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Exceptional quality of education, high expectations met.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour, respect among students and staff.
Qualifications and Training: Expert teachers, deliver knowledge in small steps.
Current Educational Practices: Regular feedback, effective super curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Highly supported staff, well looked after.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Regular updates via the school's website.
Parent Satisfaction: High satisfaction reflected in Ofsted responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective governance, holds leaders accountable.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Systematically put in place exceptional quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High praise for looking after staff well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extraordinary choice of clubs, trips, opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Highly effective 鈥楢SPIRE鈥� programme.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice throughout school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Carefully planned sixth form program.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Broad and ambitious curriculum engages all pupils including SEND.
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Roundwood Park School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1370 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The sixth form at Roundwood Park is thriving and effective.
We have a strong track record of success at A Level and BTEC Level 3, and the majority of our students continue their education in higher education, with several of them applying to Oxbridge each year.
In Hertfordshire and beyond, the school's two-year A Level and BTEC Level 3 programme has achieved excellent success.
Our work's core objective is to match students' needs to pertinent courses.
Our partnership with Sir John Lawes School and St. George's School in Harpenden has expanded our pupils' subject choices.
We give Year 12 students the option to study the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the LIBF financial qualification, the Sports Leaders Award, Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), and Core Math in addition to the variety of A levels and level 3 BTECs.
Level 2 English and Math GCSE retakes are available when necessary.
At the time of enrollment in Year 12, the need for this will be apparent.
Students are guaranteed professional supervision from knowledgeable subject teachers and tutors as they progress through the Sixth Form and encounter the challenges of admission into higher education, career, apprenticeship, training, or gap years.
Our students are encouraged to participate actively in both school and community life in addition to academic work.
The school's Student Leadership Group (SLG) drives change, and all sixth formers are encouraged to take on leadership roles in all aspects of school life.
Our students are seen as significant ambassadors and role models for the school, and they consistently uphold our reputation.
There are several possibilities for extracurricular activity and enrichment, including community, musical, and athletic pursuits.
For all of our sixth-form pupils, Roundwood Park School offers a lively and demanding education.
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We have a strong track record of success at A Level and BTEC Level 3, and the majority of our students continue their education in higher education, with several of them applying to Oxbridge each year.
In Hertfordshire and beyond, the school's two-year A Level and BTEC Level 3 programme has achieved excellent success.
Our work's core objective is to match students' needs to pertinent courses.
Our partnership with Sir John Lawes School and St. George's School in Harpenden has expanded our pupils' subject choices.
We give Year 12 students the option to study the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), the LIBF financial qualification, the Sports Leaders Award, Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), and Core Math in addition to the variety of A levels and level 3 BTECs.
Level 2 English and Math GCSE retakes are available when necessary.
At the time of enrollment in Year 12, the need for this will be apparent.
Students are guaranteed professional supervision from knowledgeable subject teachers and tutors as they progress through the Sixth Form and encounter the challenges of admission into higher education, career, apprenticeship, training, or gap years.
Our students are encouraged to participate actively in both school and community life in addition to academic work.
The school's Student Leadership Group (SLG) drives change, and all sixth formers are encouraged to take on leadership roles in all aspects of school life.
Our students are seen as significant ambassadors and role models for the school, and they consistently uphold our reputation.
There are several possibilities for extracurricular activity and enrichment, including community, musical, and athletic pursuits.
For all of our sixth-form pupils, Roundwood Park School offers a lively and demanding education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 76% | 98% | 72% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 26.40% | 35.00% | 23.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.54 | 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 | 59.8 | 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 | 76% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 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 | 33% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.37 | 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 | 97% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.49 | 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 | 61.2 | 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 | 75% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 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 | 34% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 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 | 98% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 57.6 | 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 | 67% 5 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 1 | 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 | 30% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 3 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 3 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.05 | 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 | 99% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.47 | 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 | 58.6 | 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 | 72% 9 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 3 | 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 | 37% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 3 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 3 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 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 | 97% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 55.8 | 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 | 63% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 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 | 36% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 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 | 99% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 40.44 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.91 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.40% | 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 | 138 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 44.16 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.15 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.9% | 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 | 148 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 36.19 2 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.51 3 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.9% | 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 | 131 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 38.17 2 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.00 2 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.4% | 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 | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 | 36.7 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.4 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.0% | 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 | 6% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 Roundwood Park School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
