At a Glance

Introduction

Dame Alice Owen’s School is a mixed selective academy in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1613, and initially a boys school, Dame Alice Owen’s School has come a long way. It is a malleable environment that is always trying to move with the times and is not caught up in traditionalism. Dame Alice Owen’s School has large grounds made up of 34 acres including a large lake. The main goal of Dame Alice Owen’s School is to prepare their students for life and whatever challenges may be thrown their way, they want their children to achieve the very best and push them to do so. The key values of Dame Alice Owen’s School are: Aiming High, Personal Development, Getting Things Done, and The Strength of Partnership. 

In 2019 Dame Alice Owen’s School achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.6, which is “Well above average”. 78% of the students took the EBacc, and the average EBacc point score was 6.87, compared to the local average of 4.56. Of the students taking GCSE exams that year. 86% achieved a 5+ in Maths and English. The Attainment 8 score of Dame Alice Owen’s School was 72, which is higher than the national average of 46.7, and the local average of 51.1. 

11 Plus entry can be a difficult and stressful time, with hard decisions about which school to send your children to, we’re here to try and make it easier. We’ve gathered all of the information regarding entry exam details and provided information so that you can decide if you think your child has a chance at entry. We can also help with preparing for the entry exam itself, they’re highly competitive and so practice needs to be effective, that’s where our past papers and learning resources can help.