SchoolScoresElstree Screen Arts Academy
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 5NN
020 8386 6220 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
100 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Borehamwood | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Borehamwood. Higher than 94% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 83% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Borehamwood. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Borehamwood. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 73% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Borehamwood. Higher than 62% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 38% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Borehamwood. Higher than 100% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 49 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 98% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Borehamwood. Higher than 98% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Borehamwood figures pool parents at the Borehamwood schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
101 pupils in this year group.
32% — 22 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.1 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
86 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Hertfordshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 31% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
76 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 6% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 42% | 58% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.1 | 36.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
8 subjects, 98 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | 37 | 0% | 11% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 16 | 0% | 6% | 19% |
| English Literature | 12 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 11 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Art and Design | 8 | 0% | 13% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Textiles), Portuguese.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
102 students in this year group.
85% — 3 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 28% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 85% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
92 students in this year group.
43% — 20 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 43% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 54% | 43% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.0% | 17.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 15.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 35.9% | 21.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0 | 13.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Borehamwood. Higher than 92% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2% | 12.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hertswood Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Yavneh College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mill Hill County High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Boys' School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 79% A*/A at A level
- Haberdashers' Girls' School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 77% A*/A at A level
- Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- London Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aldenham School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 17% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elstree Screen Arts Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Elstree Screen Arts Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 32% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Elstree Screen Arts Academy?
98% of the 100 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Elstree Screen Arts Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139416.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.