Dame Alice Owen's School
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire County Council · EN6 2DU
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every measured area, Dame Alice Owen's School is a large mixed state school in Potters Bar that achieves rare consistency, from quality of education to behaviour and its sixth form. With around 1,473 pupils and a healthy pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 16, it combines scale with strong academic focus. A sixth form of 469 students sits at the heart of the school. Entry at 11+ is part of the picture, so families should expect a competitive admissions process.
1,473
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,473
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16
- Location
- Potters Bar, Hertfordshire County Council
Headteacher
Headteacher Mrs Hannah Nemko
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
72%
A-level A*-A
66%
A-level A*-B
89%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong and well above what the national picture would suggest, with 72% of GCSE entries graded 9-7. At A-level, 66% of grades reach A*-A and 89% A*-B, pointing to consistent achievement at the top end. The curriculum leans noticeably towards the sciences and mathematics, with Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics among the popular sixth-form choices alongside History, English Literature and Psychology. The EPQ is offered as an additional qualification, and languages include French, Spanish and German.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 469
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.95%
- EHC plans
- 3%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is broad and well established, spanning football, hockey, netball, cricket, basketball, athletics, tennis, badminton and rounders. The range gives pupils plenty of scope to compete and stay active across the seasons.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones not seen or heard during school day for Key Stage 3 and 4. KS4 students can use for learning under staff direction. Sixth form students permitted in designated areas or under staff direction for learning.
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
The last word
An Outstanding all-rounder with real academic strength, particularly for science and maths-minded pupils. Families drawn to a large, high-achieving state school should consider the 11+ route here carefully.
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Dame Alice Owen's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Dame Alice Owen's School located?
Dame Alice Owen's School is located at Potters Bar, EN6 2DU.
What type of school is Dame Alice Owen's School?
Dame Alice Owen's School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Dame Alice Owen's School?
Dame Alice Owen's School has approximately 1,473 pupils on roll.
What is Dame Alice Owen's School's Ofsted rating?
Dame Alice Owen's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 5 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.