The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 746
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Ruthie Jacobs
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGade Valley Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Collett School
Special school · Very close
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · Very close
Lockers Park School
Independent · 404m away
Micklem Primary School
Primary · 708m away
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 835m away
South Hill Primary School
Primary · 891m away
The Hemel Hempstead School
Secondary · 975m away
Questions parents ask
What is Laureate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Laureate Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Laureate Academy?
Laureate Academy currently has 746 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Laureate Academy take?
Laureate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Laureate Academy?
Laureate Academy is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Laureate Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Laureate Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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