Is Elstree Screen Arts Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 70th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Elstree Screen Arts Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Elstree Screen Arts Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 33.2 (England: 46.2). 15.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Elstree Screen Arts Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Elstree Screen Arts Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Elstree Screen Arts Academy

Studio Way, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 5NN

Local ranking70th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

14-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 28 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 33.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 15.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 41.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 96

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 29.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 24.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

31.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

13.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.5
16-18 Cohort: 299

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 498
Boys: 151 (29%)
Girls: 373 (71%)
Capacity: 600 (87% full)
SEND: 14.9%
FSM Eligible: 24.0%
EAL: 6.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.4%
SEN Support: 9.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,345/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.6%
White Other: 8.3%
Mixed Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Black African: 1.4%
Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Black Other: 1.2%

72.6%

White British

8.3%

White Other

4.5%

Mixed Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02083866220

admin@esa.ac

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Studio Way

Borehamwood, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 139416
UKPRN: 10041658
Establishment No.: 4004
Trust: DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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