The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- FREMAN COLLEGE
- Head
- Ms Lisa Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Freman College a selective school?
No. Freman College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Freman College's Ofsted rating?
Freman College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Freman College?
Freman College currently has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Freman College take?
Freman College caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Freman College?
Freman College is in Buntingford, SG9 9BT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Freman College have a sixth form?
Yes, Freman College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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