The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.5
15.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
25.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 210 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ROUNDWOOD PARK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Barter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoundwood Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Hilda's School
Independent · 553m away
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St George's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Harpenden Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Manland Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Roundwood Park School a selective school?
No. Roundwood Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Roundwood Park School's Ofsted rating?
Roundwood Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roundwood Park School?
Roundwood Park School currently has 1,437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roundwood Park School take?
Roundwood Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Roundwood Park School?
Roundwood Park School is in Harpenden, AL5 3AE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roundwood Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Roundwood Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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