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Community Links

Hertswood Academy is committed to the development of the Elstree and Borehamwood community. We have strong links with local primary and secondary schools, support for local community projects and provide top class facilities which are used extensively throughout the year by the local and wider community.

Community Facilities

Our sports facilities include our fantastic 3rd Generation all weather hockey and football pitches.

Our new world-class buildings opened in Autumn 2019. These include a brand new sports centre with an activity studio, squash courts and sports hall. Our new theatre will offer a range of professional visiting drama, music and comedy, complimented by work produced by the community, for the community.

Primary and Secondary School Partnerships

Partnering with local primary schools, the Academy is at the forefront of the drive to improve standards of literacy and numeracy in the local area. Our annual and very successful Community Literacy Project involves 12 local primary schools. As a result, the smooth transition between primary schools and the Academy is a key feature which local parents consider as their child moves from Year 6 to secondary school.

We have a large number of students in our Sixth Form and over 100 university entrants each year including many Russell Group choices.

Community Connections

Our wide-ranging community connections include Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, Elstree TV and Screen Heritage Group, BECC (Borehamwood and Elstree Children's Centre), Borehamwood Library, Herts Fire & Rescue, The Rotary Club, British Red Cross, Arsenal FC, Well End Scout Activity Centre, Shenley Apple Society, Herts Inclusive Theatre…and many more!

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✨ Capping off our Art Exhibition, we're thrilled to showcase incredible A-Level art! Our talented students poured their effort into pieces on 'Union' & 'Surfaces'. 's Art team can't wait to see their creative futures flourish! More pictures at https://t.co/qTGLyUyvO6 pic.twitter.com/YzgcouehSl
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 04, 2025
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📷🤩 The recent Art Exhibition at was a dazzling showcase of our Photography students' incredible talent! An entire room bursting with their fantastic, professional-quality work. Huge thanks to all who visited and celebrated their vision! ✨ pic.twitter.com/XPVEhTw3SH
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 04, 2025
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⚽🤩 Year 7 & 10 had an amazing time with ! They brought their playoff trophy & answered questions about football and education. So inspiring, especially with BWFC Lead Academy Coach (& former Hertswood teacher) Micky Engwell joining them. Great visit! pic.twitter.com/PrDzQFpBpZ
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 04, 2025
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🎨🖼 More from 's talented Year 11 artists over their GCSE years. Our thanks to everyone who attended our recent exhibition and had such kind words about our students' progress and achievements! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/sh5IbH4osa
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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🌷🐯🖌 's Year 11 Art students have produced some stunning work through their GCSE course, which was on full display at our Art & Photography Exhibition in June. More at https://t.co/qTGLyUyvO6 pic.twitter.com/VmZkzr7Ql9
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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👟🌞 Next Thursday 's Year 8 students will be running the 'Race for Life' 5km run for Cancer Research UK, and would love to raise another great amount for the important cause. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Please consider donating at https://t.co/qHBCvI8ift -- Thank you! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/7soptZFrpL
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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🌞🎵🎨 Don't forget to catch 's Summer Arts Evening, next Tuesday at 7pm! pic.twitter.com/pMrrkik4RO
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 03, 2025
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Exec Headteacher, Peter Gillett, launched 's latest fundraiser with his song 'Miracles Happen (Inside of You)', in support of 👇https://t.co/Y1QdecS6u1 Please donate if you are able, at https://t.co/13X1OYPjUf
@ HertswoodUK - Jul 02, 2025
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students loved watching London Mavericks vs. Nottingham Forest netball before half-term! 🏐 From the fan zone to a thrilling 57-48 Mavericks win, it was an amazing day. Even got a picture with the team! ✨ pic.twitter.com/q7dXYJJhgJ
@ HertswoodUK - Jun 06, 2025
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Huge congratulations to 's Sixth Form Senior Team for 2025-26! The students navigated a rigorous selection process, including nominations, applications, and impressive presentations to every year group. ✨ We are excited to see their positive impact on our community! pic.twitter.com/bJVksFutCI
@ HertswoodUK - Jun 06, 2025
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@ HertswoodUK - Jun 06, 2025
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🤍🙏 Our thanks for the overwhelming support in our fundraising for Herts Mind Network. We smashed our target and set aim to a new goal of £5,000, with our Headteacher revisiting a track with an impromptu video! Please donate at https://t.co/DrzZAUll5bhttps://t.co/3on8cmMSob
@ HertswoodUK - May 29, 2025
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🏆 DOUBLE CHAMPS! 🏆 Huge congratulations to 's Year 9 boys' football team! Already District Champions, they played a thrilling match at Watford FC's Vicarage Road, winning 4-2 on penalties! What an achievement! pic.twitter.com/xvC3D3m0ez
@ HertswoodUK - May 23, 2025
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📸🍬 's Year 9 Photography students are serving up some incredible food photography! From pasta to sweets, they're mastering creative compositions & vibrant colours. So impressed with their creativity! ✨ pic.twitter.com/HI0xQTSwH0
@ HertswoodUK - May 23, 2025
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chemists tackled the UK Chemistry Olympiad! 🧪⚛️ We are very proud of our six A-Level students who independently prepared and excelled in this challenging competition. Developing real-world problem-solving skills! pic.twitter.com/DiOmQ8GQ6a
@ HertswoodUK - May 22, 2025
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Headteacher, Peter Gillett, launched 's summer fundraiser for Herts Mind Network. With his song 'Summertime Eyes' he shares a powerful and personal message of hope. 👇https://t.co/lcCSi6OR63
@ HertswoodUK - May 22, 2025
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📸✈️ Incredibly proud of Nandor (Year 9) who showcased his photography skills during VE Day in Central London earlier this month! He perfectly captured the memorial flyby, making excellent use of a fast shutter speed to get some fantastic shots. pic.twitter.com/2PRcjilLhg
@ HertswoodUK - May 21, 2025
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🎉🐶🐾 Happy 2nd Birthday, Ada! Our school dog had a barking good time at her birthday party, surrounded by students and staff! Lots of gifts, treats, music, and play. She brings so much joy to ! pic.twitter.com/DG0A3uw76F
@ HertswoodUK - May 21, 2025
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With Ofsted grading the Academy 'Good' in all areas 🏅, and our best set of GCSE and Sixth Form outcomes, was delighted to receive a letter of recognition from Hertsmere MP, Sir . We thank Sir Oliver for his longstanding support of our school. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/kphVYtW9I6
@ HertswoodUK - May 08, 2025
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3D Design success! 🚀 's new A-Level course has seen amazing creativity and hard work. Students explored digital and traditional media, plus modelling with various materials. Fantastic final presentations! Excellent work. 🎉👏 pic.twitter.com/pFVx82UBF2
@ HertswoodUK - May 08, 2025
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