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| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Vast majority prepared for further education, apprenticeships or employment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and move around the school in a calm and orderly way.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly in external exams, setting them up well for their next stage
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and orderly behavior is consistently shown by pupils
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well supported to teach at a high standard.
Current Educational Practices: Training programmes have improved teaching effectiveness.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers consistently demonstrate secure subject knowledge and explain new information clearly
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are well trained to check pupil understanding precisely
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers effectively address misunderstandings, although some pupils rely too heavily on teacher direction
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents highly appreciate the work of staff.
Communication: Pupils feel safe and say staff care for them well.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have great confidence in the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities like Ofsted Parent View allow parent feedback
Communication: Regular communication about child’s progress through appropriate channels
Parent Satisfaction: Parents extremely complimentary about the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are dealt with swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders take decisive actions to maintain high standards.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective action taken by leaders includes governors knowing the school well
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continually improve school quality where needed
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not an issue; dealt with swiftly if occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships and safety policies in place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff intervene quickly to maintain high conduct standards
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High expectations of behavior ensure safe environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide variety of subjects such as Latin and finance.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Older students mentor younger ones.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse activities in arts, sports, and competitive house events available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Enrichment opportunities support skill development alongside academics
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor facilities support extensive sports competitions
Career Counselling Services: Students follow appropriate pathways post-school.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive career education program in place
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form courses highly appropriate to student needs
Preparation for Sixth Form: New strategies for Year 12 support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Transition process for vulnerable pupils well planned.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students receive targeted help and high-quality teaching
Subjects Offered: Introduced additional vocational subjects in key stages 4 and 5.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects including relevant trips deepens understanding
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Freman College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 996 students from age 13-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 13-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 15.1 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 48% | 64% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.70% | - | 14.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.40 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.98 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 2 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 4 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 9 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 3 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 13 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 2 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.18 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.54 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.70% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.66 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.54 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.8% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 136 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.38 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.48 1 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.5% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.01 3 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.21 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.9% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.32 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.54 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.7% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Freman College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
