The Broxbourne School

About The Broxbourne School

The Broxbourne School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.1 sits just below the Hertfordshire local authority average of 0.18, meaning pupils here make slightly less progress than the typical student across the county. That said, the school is comfortably above the national average of zero, and its attainment at GCSE is strong: an Attainment 8 score of 54.7 and 82.4% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school is also one of 26 state secondaries in Hertfordshire rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a status it earned in its most recent graded inspection in June 2024. In that inspection, every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — was judged Outstanding. That’s a notable upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2013, and it places the school in a strong position locally, even if its Progress 8 doesn’t quite match the LA average.

Academically, the school performs well across the board, with particular strengths in maths and English. Progress 8 scores for maths (0.19) and English (0.18) are both positive and above the school’s overall score, suggesting solid teaching in core subjects. The EBacc average point score of 5.11 is respectable, and 68.8% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of qualifications, with 48.3% achieving a grade 4 or above in those subjects. At A-level, the school’s value-added score of 0.22 is rated as above average, and students achieved an average of a B grade per entry, with 22.2% securing AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. The sixth form is a clear asset, with its own Outstanding rating and a points-per-entry score of 39.16, which translates to a B grade on average. Nationally, the school ranks 1,298th out of 3,141 schools on Progress 8, placing it in the top half of schools in England.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 977 applications for 232 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.21, with 334 first-preference applications for 226 offers. That tells you it’s a popular choice locally. Facilities are comprehensive and include a swimming pool, astro turf, theatre, and dedicated sixth-form centre, plus a wide range of clubs from Model UN to Young Enterprise. The school supports a broad spectrum of SEND needs, including dyslexia, autism, and speech and language difficulties, and 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average. With a capacity of 1,260 but currently housing 1,415 pupils, the school is operating above its official capacity, which may be a consideration for families. This is a large, high-performing comprehensive with a strong sixth form, suited to families who want a well-resourced, academically solid school with a proven track record in behaviour and personal development.

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