Ashlyns School
Foundation school · sixth form · 1,561 pupils
94% stayed in education · Attainment 8 57.9
Further education
West Herts College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Barnfield College (URN 130599, until 1 February 2019).
What the data says
West Herts College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 2,636 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 15% went to university (Hertfordshire 42%, England 37%), and 3% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D-, well below the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Hertfordshire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | West Herts College | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 2,636 | 14,189 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 70% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 15% | 42% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 3% | 24% | 19% |
| Further education | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 38% | 28% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 21% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | West Herts College | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 7,855 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 28 | 8,082 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 16.11 | 36.82 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | E | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 19% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | 20% |
| Business Studies | — | — | 13% |
| Chemistry | — | — | 17% |
| Economics | — | — | 13% |
| Law | — | — | 4% |
| Mathematics | — | — | 31% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Portuguese | — | — | 0% |
| Psychology | — | — | 23% |
| Sociology | — | — | 13% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 180 | 100% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 123 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 87 | 100% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 67 | 100% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 44 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 39 | 100% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 37 | 100% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 37 | 100% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 35 | 100% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 32 | 100% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 28 | 100% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 27 | 96% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 26 | 93% | — |
| Aerospace Engineering | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 23 | 82% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 23 | 82% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 23 | 82% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 21 | 75% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 19 | 68% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 10 | 36% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 8 | 29% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 29% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 8 | 29% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 29% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 25% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 25% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 25% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 6 | 21% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 21% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.