Hertswood Academy vs Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Hertswood Academy
Borehamwood
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Borehamwood
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
University technical college
Age Range
11–18
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1144
524
Capacity
1861
600
Occupancy
61%
87%
FSM %
33.3%
28.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Feb 2025
Jan 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
35.4
33.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
28.7%
15.6%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
C
Points Per Entry
34.0
31.1
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
E+
AAB+ %
10%
0%
Value Added
Above average
Below average
A-Level Students
68
76
Retention
100%
92%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
11%
2%
Degree course
66%
37%
Any L4+ destination
70%
39%
Apprenticeships
1%
0%
Cohort size
74
97
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (54)
Psychology (48)
Psychology (36)
Art and Design (32)
Mathematics (30)
Biology (30)
Business Studies (26)
Photography (26)
Film Studies (94)
Film Studies (74)
Sociology (36)
English Literature (36)
Drama and Theatre Studies (32)
Drama and Theatre Studies (32)
English Literature (24)
Photography (22)