The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.9
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,286
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Hassell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Heath Lane, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Boxmoor Primary School
Primary · 561m away
Lockers Park School
Independent · 572m away
The Collett School
Special school · 894m away
Laureate Academy
Secondary · 975m away
St Rose's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 987m away
Gade Valley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tudor Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hemel Hempstead School a selective school?
No. The Hemel Hempstead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Hemel Hempstead School?
The Hemel Hempstead School currently has 1,286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hemel Hempstead School take?
The Hemel Hempstead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hemel Hempstead School?
The Hemel Hempstead School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hemel Hempstead School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Hemel Hempstead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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