Elstree Screen Arts Academy vs Monksmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 671 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Borehamwood · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
524 students
Monksmead School
Borehamwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Elstree Screen Arts Academy Borehamwood, East of England | Monksmead School Borehamwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 460 | #1623 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2858 of 4,090 | #13612 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 524 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 524 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | Borehamwood | Borehamwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.esaacademy.org/ | www.monksmead.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elstree Screen Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 22.5).
- •Elstree Screen Arts Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 208.
- •Elstree Screen Arts Academy is a academy school while Monksmead School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elstree Screen Arts Academy better than Monksmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Elstree Screen Arts Academy ranks higher (31.9 vs 22.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elstree Screen Arts Academy and Monksmead School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Borehamwood and Borehamwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy: 524. Monksmead School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elstree Screen Arts Academy and Monksmead School rank in East of England?
Elstree Screen Arts Academy is 354th of 460 and Monksmead School is 1623rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).