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Potters Bar secondary schools serve a small commuter town in Hertfordshire, with 3 schools offering strong academic results. Dame Alice Owen's School and St John's Preparatory and Senior School lead the area, with 74% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE, well above the England average of 54%. The average EBacc APS score of 5 compares favourably to England's 4%, reflecting strong performance in core academic subjects. Families across Oakmere, Parkfield, Furzefield, and Bentley Heath benefit from excellent transport links to London King's Cross, with Mount Grace School providing an additional local option. Use the search filters to compare schools by Ofsted rating and GCSE performance.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dame Alice Owen's School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St John's Preparatory and Senior School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
| #3 | Gracewood Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.5/10Developing |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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