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Freman College

Academy converter · Buntingford · SG9 9BT

Ages 13–18 · 1,049 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

53.6

Overall absence

7.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-11

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.58
−20+2
Attainment 853.6
English & maths grade 5+59%
English & maths grade 4+80%
EBacc entry30%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.2%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
7.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
783

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill116%

1,049 pupils · 903 places

Pupils on roll
1,049
Boys / girls
541 / 508
School capacity
903
Capacity fill
1,049 / 903 (116%)
Free school meals
13.5%
FSM pupils
104
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 13–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FREMAN COLLEGE
Academy trust
FREMAN COLLEGE
Headteacher
Ms Lisa Jones

Location

Address
Bowling Green Lane
Postcode
SG9 9BT
Town
Buntingford
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
East Hertfordshire
Constituency
North East Hertfordshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 13–18, in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, 1,049 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.5%.

Open schools in Buntingford
7
Secondary schools in Buntingford
1
Academies among open schools in Buntingford
14% (1)
Open schools in SG9
9
Secondary in SG9
1
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BuntingfordNear SG9

  • Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Middle deemed secondary

    Buntingford · SG9 9AW · Hertfordshire

    Ages 9–13

    • KS259%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM18.3%

    0.2 miles away

  • Layston Church of England First School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Buntingford · SG9 9EU · Hertfordshire

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM21.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Buntingford First School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools · Primary

    Buntingford · SG9 9HZ · Hertfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.1%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Lisa Jones
Telephone
01763271818
Website
http://www.freman.org.uk/

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