The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Davies
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 366m away
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 477m away
St George's School
Secondary · 725m away
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary · 856m away
St Hilda's School
Independent · 876m away
Crabtree Junior School
Primary · 896m away
Sir John Lawes School
Secondary · 916m away
Manland Primary School
Primary · 941m away
Questions parents ask
What is Harpenden Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harpenden Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harpenden Academy?
Harpenden Academy currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harpenden Academy take?
Harpenden Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harpenden Academy?
Harpenden Academy is in Harpenden, AL5 4EL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harpenden Academy have a sixth form?
No, Harpenden Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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