The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 86 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 498
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 21.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Mitchell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5NN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Elstree Screen Arts Academy a selective school?
No. Elstree Screen Arts Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Elstree Screen Arts Academy's Ofsted rating?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elstree Screen Arts Academy?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy currently has 498 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elstree Screen Arts Academy take?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Elstree Screen Arts Academy?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy is in Borehamwood, WD6 5NN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elstree Screen Arts Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Elstree Screen Arts Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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