Open Other Secondary Mixed

Hertswood Academy

Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5LG
Part of: HERTSWOOD ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Hertswood Academy
Borehamwood, WD6 5LG
1,173 Pupils
1,861 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
33.10% FSM %
644 Boys
529 Girls
About Hertswood Academy

Hertswood Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,861. Current headteacher: Wanda Gill.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Hertsmere
Parliamentary Constituency Hertsmere
Ward Shenley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HERTSWOOD ACADEMY
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038621
URN 138747
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Gillett Accounting Officer 01/01/2013 — N/A
Mrs Michelle Stark Chair of Trustees 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by academy members
Miss Amanda Durrant Chief Financial Officer 18/04/2023 — N/A
Mrs Michelle Stark Member 10/10/2022 — Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Graham Taylor Member 15/03/2012 — Original (signatory) members
Mrs Carmelina Davis Trustee 13/01/2025 12/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Julia Dunsford Trustee 22/02/2023 21/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Wanda Gill Trustee 20/10/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Ann Harrison Trustee 15/10/2012 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Pak Kan Trustee 10/12/2020 01/12/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Richard Kirk Trustee 15/10/2012 14/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Nadia Neczyporczuk Trustee 19/01/2023 18/01/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Woodlands Primary School
0.38 km • Borehamwood
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0.52 km • Borehamwood
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0.74 km • Borehamwood
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St Teresa Catholic Primary School
0.77 km • Borehamwood
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Parkside Community Primary School
1.09 km • Borehamwood
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Monksmead School
1.3 km • Borehamwood
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hertswood Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Hertswood Academy has 1,173 pupils, with a capacity of 1,861.
Hertswood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Hertswood Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hertswood Academy is Wanda Gill.
Hertswood Academy is at Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5LG, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Hertswood Academy: Has a sixth form.
Hertswood Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Wanda Gill
Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5LG
02082387200
www.hertswoodacademy.org
Location
WD6 5LG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138747
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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