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Cowley Hill School

Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
75%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
424
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Cowley Hill School

Cowley Hill School is a community school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 424 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 48.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
424 / 465 (91%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.6%
Free school meals
48.1%
EAL
1.2%
SEN support
21.0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

75%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%
Overall absence
16.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.59
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24
22.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
17.25
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24
£43,168
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£826 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,659
Spend per pupil
£6,568
Income per pupil
46%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP
Phone
02089532218
Headteacher
Louise Thomas

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cowley Hill School?
Cowley Hill School is a community school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Cowley Hill School have?
Cowley Hill School has 424 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cowley Hill School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
75% of pupils at Cowley Hill School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cowley Hill School?
Cowley Hill School is located at Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP.

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