Dame Alice Owen's School

About Dame Alice Owen's School

Dame Alice Owen's School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. It is a Church of England school and has a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school has a long history dating back to 1613 and is named after Dame Alice Owen, a wealthy benefactress who donated land for the school's original building.

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Key Facts

Founded 1613

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

86.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

73.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.92

Progress 8

Well above average

88.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

93.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

77.1% entered EBacc

74.3% achieved EBacc

210 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School with a Great Community"

I'm so grateful to have found Dame Alice Owen's School for my daughter. The facilities are amazing, and the staff are always supportive and enthusiastic. The school's values of kindness, respect, and responsibility really shine through in the way the students interact with each other.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 28, 2021

4.0

"Some Positives and Negatives"

I have mixed feelings about Dame Alice Owen's School. On the one hand, the school has a lovely atmosphere, and the students seem happy and engaged. On the other hand, I feel that the school could do more to support students with SEND and provide additional resources for parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David F Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2020

5.0

"Excellent Education and Care"

My son had an incredible experience at Dame Alice Owen's School. The education is top-notch, and the care and support from the teachers and staff were outstanding. He particularly enjoyed the D of E awards and the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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