The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 72.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
72.9
29.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
88%
45.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- DAME ALICE OWEN'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Nemko (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPope Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 598m away
The Wroxham School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cranborne Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Mews
Independent · 1.3km away
Chase House School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Orchard School
Independent · 1.3km away
Fenton Grange School
Independent · 1.3km away
Darwin School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dame Alice Owen's School a selective school?
No. Dame Alice Owen's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dame Alice Owen's School's Ofsted rating?
Dame Alice Owen's School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dame Alice Owen's School?
Dame Alice Owen's School currently has 1,468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dame Alice Owen's School take?
Dame Alice Owen's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dame Alice Owen's School?
Dame Alice Owen's School is in Potters Bar, EN6 2DU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dame Alice Owen's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dame Alice Owen's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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