#17 in Best Secondary Schools in Three Rivers

The Reach Free School

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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
A-

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School Info

The Reach Free School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 734 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary
Type
Free Schools Free Schools
Snobe grade
A-
C-
Ofset report
Good -
Age range
11-18 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
15.3 16.8
Proficient Math
- -
Proficient Read
- -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- -
Day Fees
- -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 -0.64 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 41.3 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 31% 39.23% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 51.68% 45.1%

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 75% 30.36% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 17.89% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 22.57% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 3.77 3.51 2.95

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% 90.81% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 118 135 140
Pupils staying in education 96% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 32.73% 34.04%
School sixth forms 56% 48.52% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.68% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 5.41% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.41% 2.16%

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 - 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 45.1 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 37% 3 33.34% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 3 47.05% 43.21%

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 75% 29.27% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 9 15.54% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 7 21.09% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.2 3.25 2.87

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 - 89.37% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 130 134
Pupils staying in education - 85% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider - 30.93% 33.35%
School sixth forms - 47.29% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges - 1.2% 8.49%
Other education destinations - 5.52% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.11% 2.77%

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 -0.07 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 45.2 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 40% 34.96% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 47.77% 42.47%

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 83% 29.08% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 31% 16.17% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 21.85% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.41 3.3 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 - 84.29% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 131 140
Pupils staying in education - 74.49% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 24.6% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 47.98% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.5% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 1.68% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.5% 2.07%

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 - 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 - 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 - 35.25% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 49.19% 42.95%

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 - 30.85% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 20.2% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 21.91% 16.14%
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 - 87.55% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 134 144
Pupils staying in education - 43.81% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 27.71% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 48.14% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 0.37% 9%
Other education destinations - 2.63% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.74% 2.47%
A level exam result

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 39.83 36.9 33.32
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 41.31 35.3 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 27.3% 20.26% 17.6%

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 21 180 249
Students staying in education 81% 64.63% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.55% 4.99%
Students entering employment 19% 18.52% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 9.21% 10.72%

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.

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 - 30.74 26.65
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 31.86 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 16.88% 12.55%

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 - 31.6% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.49% 6.39%
Students entering employment - 20.42% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.24%
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Holidays & terms
Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 21st Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 20th Dec 2023
Spring Term 4th Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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The school has a highly ambitious ethos and community atmosphere.

Teachers display very secure subject knowledge.

In science, modern foreign languages, and humanities, pupils performed particularly well in their first year of taking external examinations.

Disadvantaged pupils performed well in certain subject areas.

Overall, pupils' progress by the end of Year 11 was in line with other pupils nationally.

The creation of the sixth form has been successful.

Teaching and learning routines are effective, but some pupils' progress is slowed.

The school acknowledges the need to improve teaching that doesn't meet the needs of all pupils.

The school plans to develop targeted interventions to support pupils making slower progress.

The school plans to continue improving by focusing on teaching and learning, curriculum development, and staff training.

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