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Hertswood School

Hertswood School Profile


Location: Find a school in WD6 5LG or in Borehamwood

Hertswood School is a co-educational secondary school located in the London Borough of Hertsmere; it is situated in the residential area of Cowley Hill in Borehamwood. The school was built in 1962, although there have been many changes and improvements over the years. It presently has an enrollment of approximately 1,155 students aged 11-16. The school's mission is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their potential, both academically and personally, in a safe and supportive environment. The school offers a broad, balanced curriculum and provides GCSE, A Levels, BTEC, vocational and specialist courses to suit every student's needs and aspirations. Hertswood School has a strong ethos of respect and responsibility framed within excellent pastoral care and a range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in.*



GSSLA Code Name: E10000015

Boarders: No Boarders

Special Classes: Not applicable

Head: Mrs Jan Palmer Sayer (Headteacher)

Administrative Ward: Shenley

Physical Addres

Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 5LG

Postal Addres

Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 5LG


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

Some extra-curricular activities near Hertswood School at Cowley Hill Borehamwood WD6 5LG include music, drama, and debating clubs.

Public Transport

Public transport near Hertswood School at Cowley Hill in Borehamwood WD6 5LG consists of nearby bus stops served by bus routes 107, 240 and 245. The closest bus stop is a five-minute walk away. The bus routes provide links to a number of local areas, including Watford, Edgware, Stanmore and Harrow, as well as Heathrow Airport. The nearest National Rail station is Elstree & Borehamwood, which takes approximately 15 minutes on foot to reach. From there, services run to London Euston, Birmingham and Luton Airport.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants near Hertswood School at Cowley Hill, including JJB Sports, Starbucks, and Costa Coffee.

School Fees

There are no schools fees for Hertswood School at Cowley Hill.

School Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hertswood-School-Cowley-Hill-Borehamwood- WD6-5LG-176127459885606/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HertswoodSchool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hertswood/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hertswoodschool/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hertswood-school/


Additional Contact Info

Telephone: 020 8386 9552
Website: www.hertswoodschool.org.uk
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 2082387200

Parliamentary Constituency: Hertsmere
Administrative Ward: Shenley
Geographic Location: Urban major conurbation
LSOA: Hertsmere 004C
Special Classes: Not applicable

Admissions Policy: Comprehensive (secondary)

Website: www.hertswood.herts.sch.uk

FAQs - Hertswood School

Hertswood School currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

  • Girls:
  • Boys:

The listed Religious Character for Hertswood School is Does not apply.

Hertswood School Boarder policy is defined as: No Boarders<

Hertswood School currently has pupils attending from ages 11 to 18.

Hertswood School has a pupil capacity of 1861.

The Headteacher is Mrs Jan Palmer Sayer.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

Hertswood School is Community School.

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