The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
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
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 237 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
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 10.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- RIVERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Malcolm White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Leventhorpe a selective school?
No. Leventhorpe is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leventhorpe's Ofsted rating?
Leventhorpe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leventhorpe?
Leventhorpe currently has 1,471 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leventhorpe take?
Leventhorpe caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leventhorpe?
Leventhorpe is in Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leventhorpe have a sixth form?
Yes, Leventhorpe has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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