The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Louise Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hertswood Academy
Secondary · 516m away
Parkside Community Primary School
Primary · 787m away
Meryfield Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Monksmead School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kenilworth Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Summerswood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Saffron Green Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Cowley Hill School?
Cowley Hill School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cowley Hill School take?
Cowley Hill School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cowley Hill School?
Cowley Hill School is in Borehamwood, WD6 5DP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cowley Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Cowley Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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