Freman College
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Freman College is a secondary school in Buntingford, Hertfordshire for ages 13–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 12 June 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, SG9 9BT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,049 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 12 June 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in the friendly environment at Freman College.”
- “They are well cared for and enjoy excellent relationships with the adults.”
- “There is a strong pastoral support system in place, which gives pupils extra help if they need it.”
To improve
- “Sometimes, teachers do not give pupils sufficient opportunities to develop their resilience or confidence in their learning.”
- “For example, pupils can be over-reliant on their teachers’ direction rather than demonstrating high levels of independence and motivation towards their tasks.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 53.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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