Best 3 Secondary schools in Hertsmere – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Dame Alice Owen's School (Secondary) in Potters Bar; Yavneh College (Secondary) in Borehamwood; Bushey Meads School (Secondary) in Bushey — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dame Alice Owen's School, Yavneh College and Bushey Meads School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire and Bushey, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dame Alice Owen's School), published Jan 2024. The lowest is 2 (Yavneh College), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Dame Alice Owen's School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,750, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as Yavneh College Academy Trust and Bushey St James Trust.

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Attribute	Dame Alice Owen's School EN6 2DU	Yavneh College WD6 1HL	Bushey Meads School WD23 4PA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2DU	Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1HL	Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 4PA
Latest Ofsted	1 29 Jan 2024	2 23 Jan 2024	2 4 Dec 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1416	1035	1300
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Yavneh College Academy Trust	Bushey St James Trust
Website	www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk	www.yavnehcollege.org	www.busheymeads.org.uk
Telephone	01707643441	02087365580	02089503000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dame Alice Owen's School

EN6 2DU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 2DU
Ofsted: 1 29 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01707643441

Yavneh College

WD6 1HL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1HL
Ofsted: 2 23 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Yavneh College Academy Trust
Website: www.yavnehcollege.org
Telephone: 02087365580

Bushey Meads School

WD23 4PA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 4PA
Ofsted: 2 4 Dec 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bushey St James Trust
Website: www.busheymeads.org.uk
Telephone: 02089503000

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.