The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.1
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.60
Band 5Source: 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
77%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
20%
Based on 104 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 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
- 817
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 33.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Dawn Mason (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAdeyfield School
Secondary · Very close
Dacorum Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Hobletts Manor Junior School
Primary · 584m away
Hobletts Manor Infants' School
Primary · 609m away
Broadfield Academy
Primary · 683m away
The Reddings Primary School
Primary · 937m away
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Jupiter Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Adeyfield Academy a selective school?
No. The Adeyfield Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Adeyfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Adeyfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Adeyfield Academy?
The Adeyfield Academy currently has 817 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Adeyfield Academy take?
The Adeyfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Adeyfield Academy?
The Adeyfield Academy is in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Adeyfield Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Adeyfield Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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