Leventhorpe
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leventhorpe is a secondary school in Sawbridgeworth for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 48th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils attending Leventhorpe are happy. They are part of a welcoming and thriving community. Strong relationships between staff and pupils support this. Pupils have confidence that if a concern is raised or a pupil is having a difficult time, school staff will address this quickly and effectively. Pupils are quick to say that any unkindness or bullying is rare. Lessons are calm. Pupils can learn in classrooms which are free of any disruption or distraction. They engage well in their learning and almost always produce work that demonstrates pride and thought. As a result, pupils typically achieve well. Sixth-form students are a credit to the school. They describe articulately how much they enjoy attending Leventhorpe. They are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. Students enjoy the range of academic and leadership opportunities available to them that support their development. Their pride in being part of the school community is clear. The school's support to improve students' academic achievement is now comprehensive. Pupils can take part in a range of extra-curricular activities. They are actively encouraged to participate in sporting opportunities, including representing the school. Large numbers of pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not address misconceptions or amend pupils' mistakes precisely. This means that misunderstandings are not identified and rectified, and some pupils do not retain the necessary knowledge to be proficient in their subject. The school should ensure that all pupils' understanding is checked effectively and robustly.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
236 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
168 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,463 pupils on roll, with places for 1,580
Schools near Leventhorpe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop's Stortford High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.2 |
| Saint Nicholas School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| Mark Hall Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 63.6 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 57.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RIVERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Malcolm White
- Phone
- 01279836633
- Address
- Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BY
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 137156
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.