The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 821
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Price
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cranbourne Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Rye Park Nursery School
Nursery · 613m away
Hailey Hall School
Special school · 1.0km away
Roselands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rivers Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Amwell View School
Special school · 1.3km away
High Leigh Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The John Warner School?
The John Warner School currently has 821 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John Warner School take?
The John Warner School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The John Warner School?
The John Warner School is in Hoddesdon, EN11 0QF, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John Warner School have a sixth form?
Yes, The John Warner School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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