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Welcome to Hertswood Academy

Sixth Form provision is good.’Ofsted 2025The Sixth Form at Hertswood Academy is all about aspirations and achievement. Whether students aspire to Russell Group universities or apprenticeships there are options to suit every ambition. Students have left Hertswood in recent years destined for Yale, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, London School of Economics, Leeds, Nottingham, Imperial College, University College London, Northern School of Dance, Central St Martins and increasingly apprenticeships including ones with the NHS, and in teaching (PE apprenticeships at local schools), advertising (Media Com), engineering (Connect 25) and accounting (Ernst & Young). Whatever the destination, the experience of Sixth Form is an exciting one.Students begin the Sixth Form with teambuilding and induction activities designed to help them make the very challenging jump from GCSEs to Level 3 courses. Along the way they are guided by expert teaching staff and supported by a highly committed pastoral team. All students have access to a wide range of study facilities and tutorial support as well as super and extracurricular activities. These include first class work experience opportunities which we offer in partnership with professional companies, interesting and diverse speakers as well as other projects and trips. Students are encouraged to become leaders by joining the senior student team or taking part in one of our many activities supporting Lower Site students and after school clubs. Wherever you want go the Sixth Form at Hertswood is a unique, exciting, learning experience.‘Leadership opportunities, such as the school council and sixth-form leadership team, enable pupils to develop valuable skills and confidence.’Ofsted 2025‘Teachers, particularly in the sixth form, use their strong subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively.’Ofsted 2025

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Secondary, Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,173 Total

No. of Boys

644 (54.9%)

No. of Girls

529 (45.1%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

7.38%

A*/A grades

17.21%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:44%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

N/A

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

N/A

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:N/A
England:63%

Further education

School:N/A
England:4%

Employment

School:N/A
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:N/A
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


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Admissions Process

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Nov 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 20, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 3 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 16 - Mar 30

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 11 - May 25

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jul 24

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 24 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Sophie Pender

September 2012

Employed

Former Head Girl Sophie completed her A Levels at Hertswood in 2014 achieving an impressive run of 3 A* grades. She went on to The University of Bristol where she completed a degree in English Literature. Sophie has just qualified as a corporate lawyer having done her traineeship with the firm Herbert Smith Freehills, which included six months working in their offices in Dubai.

Rosie Walsh

September 2017

University

Having been Hertswood Head Girl, Rosie has continued to demonstrate her strong leadership skills and is the JCR President of her College, Regents Park - effectively the head undergraduate student of the college.

Stavroula Piliou

September 2014

University

"From moving to the UK in 2014 barely speaking English, to graduating from King's College London and now doing a Masters at the University of Cambridge is a long journey and I only feel blessed.


Enrichment Activities

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Subject-based Trips and Visits
Recent destinations have included subject specific study conferences in London, the Tate Modern Art Gallery, Kew Gardens, the Houses of Parliament, the Science Learning Centre, West End theatre trips and visits to local businesses and organisations as well as international trips to Italy and Greece.
Sixth Form Senior Team
The Sixth Form senior team which works with the Sixth Form leadership team and school governors to represent all Hertswood students.
School Community
Students also play a big role in the school community by helping in lessons, supporting school events, raising money for charity and taking part in arts and sports activities.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed