# Hertswood Academy — Borehamwood, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 3.0/5 from 6 published reviews
- **Principal:** Peter Gillett

## Contact

- **Address:** Borehamwood, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 1763717074
- **Website:** https://www.hertswoodacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/borehamwood/hertswood-academy-14041

## About

Hertswood Academy is a thriving and happy learning-focused community. We provide an engaging learning environment with an innovative curriculum, personalised care and support and a broad enrichment programme for all students.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **1/5** — thieves: i had a very expensive coat and for some unknown reason a teacher took it to lost property when i went toilet, and every time i wanted to go look for it they said no like idiots. the last time i went to look for it some lady decides to be so difficult and tell me to be kind and ask, i was being kind u just made me angry, it was like talking to a brick wall. and now some uneducated woman has given it to a charity, it was a £500 coat this school acc has issues so does every teacher. i hope u all s… *(Oct 2023)*
- **1/5** — don’t go here it will be ur biggest regret: this school is the worst regret of my life, i’m going through such a hard time and teachers don’t care at all they just want ur work to be done. teachers don’t understand what anyone is going through. u get straight into isolation if u do anything THEY don’t like *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Happy with Our Decision: We were a bit nervous about choosing a new school for our daughter, but we're so glad we chose Hertswood Academy. The 'Home Truths' session on homelessness really opened her eyes to the issues affecting young people, and she's been inspired to help make a difference. The school's values and commitment to excellence are just what we were looking for. *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School for My Child: I've been really impressed with Hertswood Academy. The facilities are fantastic, and my child loves the theatre and sports facilities. The values of the school align with what I believe in, and I love the way they encourage creativity and independence. My child is thriving here! *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding Experience: My son is thriving at Hertswood Academy, and I'm so proud of the person he's becoming. The school's emphasis on hard work, good behaviour, and independence is just what we were looking for. The facilities are fantastic, and the staff are always supportive and approachable. We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose this school. *(Nov 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great School, But Room for Improvement: I have two children who attended Hertswood Academy, and we were generally happy with their experience. The school's emphasis on creativity and independence is great, and the facilities are excellent. However, I felt that the school could do more to support students with special needs. Overall, a good school, but with some areas for improvement. *(Sep 2022)*

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