Roundwood Park School

About Roundwood Park School

Roundwood Park School is an academy converter in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,437 pupils on roll. It is part of ROUNDWOOD PARK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.1 (2025/26). 6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,437 / 1,179 (122%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 November 2023

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

Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE

Phone

01582765344

Headteacher

Katherine Barter

Website

http://www.roundwoodpark.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Roundwood Park School?

Roundwood Park School is an academy converter in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Roundwood Park School have?

Roundwood Park School has 1,437 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Roundwood Park School's Ofsted rating?

Roundwood Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does Roundwood Park School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Roundwood Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.1 in 2025/26.

Is Roundwood Park School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Roundwood Park School is part of ROUNDWOOD PARK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Roundwood Park School?

Roundwood Park School is located at Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE.