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Dame Alice Owen's School

Dame Alice Owen's School, Potters Bar
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Dame Alice Owen's School

Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Potters Bar.

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Pupils
1,468
Ages
11-18
FSM
3.7%
Attainment 8
72.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
72.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
74.5%
Basics 9-5
87.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
73.5%
EBacc APS
6.94
EBacc 9-5
64.5%
EBacc 9-4
68.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
48.08
A*-A Grades
65.8%
A*-B Grades
88.8%
AAB+ %
50.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 223 students entered

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About Dame Alice Owen's School

Dame Alice Owen's School is a secondary school in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.7. The school has around 1,468 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dame Alice Owen's School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Outstanding
  2. May 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Dame Alice Owen's School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dame Alice Owen's School

What is Dame Alice Owen's School's Ofsted rating?
Dame Alice Owen's School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Dame Alice Owen's School's latest exam results?
Dame Alice Owen's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dame Alice Owen's School located?
Dame Alice Owen's School is a secondary school in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (EN6 2DU).
How many pupils attend Dame Alice Owen's School?
Dame Alice Owen's School has around 1,468 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dame Alice Owen's School with other schools?
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