Elstree Screen Arts Academy

About Elstree Screen Arts Academy

Elstree Screen Arts Academy is an university technical college in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 498 pupils on roll. It is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.2 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

University technical college

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 14–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

498 / 600 (83%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2025

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Studio Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5NN

Phone

02083866220

Principal

Chris Mitchell

Website

https://www.esaacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Elstree Screen Arts Academy?

Elstree Screen Arts Academy is an university technical college in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 14–19.

How many pupils does Elstree Screen Arts Academy have?

Elstree Screen Arts Academy has 498 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Elstree Screen Arts Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Elstree Screen Arts Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.2 in 2025/26.

Is Elstree Screen Arts Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Elstree Screen Arts Academy is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Elstree Screen Arts Academy?

Elstree Screen Arts Academy is located at Studio Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5NN.