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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Hertsmere Area

Schools across the Hertsmere council area. Explore 14 secondary schools in Hertsmere. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Haberdashers' Girls' School, Haberdashers' Boys' School, and Dame Alice Owen's School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Hertsmere

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Hertsmere60%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Hertsmere45.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Hertsmere26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Hertsmere3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Hertsmere8.3/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Hertsmere

60%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Hertsmere

45.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Hertsmere

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Hertsmere

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Hertsmere

8.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Hertsmere

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Haberdashers' Girls' School
Elstree
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Elstree
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Dame Alice Owen's School
Little Heath
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Immanuel College
Bushey Heath
The Purcell School
Bushey
Yavneh College
Elstree
St Margaret's School
Merry Hill
Aldenham School
Elstree
Queens' School
Bushey Heath
Hertswood Academy
Elstree
The Grange Academy
Bushey Heath
Bushey Meads School
Bushey
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Elstree
Gracewood Academy
Potters Bar