The Broxbourne School
Broxbourne, EN10 7FU · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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23rd of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 595 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 62.4 · 84 | 30% | 2.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.5 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Broxbourne School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding in September 2024. In 2024/25, 66.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Jazz Band, Rock School, Steel Pan groups, and Keyboard club, and travel on a tour to Belgium.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,442 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are music clubs scheduled alongside core curriculum lessons?
What Ofsted said about The Broxbourne School
Overview
The Broxbourne School is described as a “highly purposeful and happy place to be” where pupils interact with “the highest levels of respect and tolerance.” The inspection found “consistency of excellence in teaching across the entire curriculum,” enabling pupils to produce “exceptional work” and attain “extremely well.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “highly skilled and expert teaching” that fosters a “complex and deep understanding” of subjects.
- The school offers an “extremely ambitious curriculum” tailored to the local context, including a ‘super curriculum’ that prepares pupils for vocational pathways and apprenticeships.
- There is a “culture of positivity” where staff form “highly positive relationships” with pupils, ensuring everyone has someone to turn to for academic or personal support.
- Personal development is a “stand-out feature,” with extensive opportunities such as partnerships with Oxford and Cambridge colleges, the ‘Brilliant Club’ for disadvantaged pupils, and success in national competitions.
- Leaders are “extremely mindful of staff workload and well-being,” creating a supportive environment where staff value the “positive environment and development opportunities.”
Areas to improve
- The report notes that in a “small minority of subjects,” pupils did not make expected progress in the 2023 GCSE examinations, specifically citing underdeveloped speaking skills in languages. However, it states the school has “precisely identified the reasons for this and taken the steps needed to address these fully,” with current pupils now “achieving highly.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.7 |
| 2024/25 | 55.4 |
| 2025/26 | 53.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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