The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,017
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- HARPENDEN SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSauncey Wood Primary School
Primary · 609m away
Crabtree Junior School
Primary · 931m away
Sir John Lawes School
Secondary · 935m away
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary · 992m away
Manland Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Aldwickbury School
Independent · 1.3km away
St George's School
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Katherine Warington School's Ofsted rating?
Katherine Warington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Katherine Warington School?
Katherine Warington School currently has 1,017 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Katherine Warington School take?
Katherine Warington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Katherine Warington School?
Katherine Warington School is in Harpenden, AL5 5FH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Katherine Warington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Katherine Warington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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