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The Astley Cooper School
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.7 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
947
Capacity
1,055
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with GCSE attainment in the top 95% nationally. However, only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 12%. While 53% of students progress to university, just 11% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 17 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.7 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 44% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 19 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.1%
White Other11.6%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.77580, -0.44772 · HP2 7HL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117552
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Astley Cooper School rated by Ofsted?
The Astley Cooper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 November 2021.
Is The Astley Cooper School a good school?
The Astley Cooper School scores 15.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Astley Cooper School in GCSEs?
The Astley Cooper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.7. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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