The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.6
17.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.29
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 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
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,042
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- YAVNEH COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Spencer Lewis (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Yavneh College a selective school?
No. Yavneh College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Yavneh College's Ofsted rating?
Yavneh College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yavneh College?
Yavneh College currently has 1,042 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yavneh College take?
Yavneh College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Yavneh College?
Yavneh College is in Borehamwood, WD6 1HL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yavneh College have a sixth form?
Yes, Yavneh College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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