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Laureate Academy
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
746
Capacity
1,235
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing it in the top 72% of schools across the UK. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, a notable area for improvement is the low percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, currently at 0%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a decent level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 54% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 26 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.7%
White Other8.3%
Black African6.4%
Other5.5%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.75758, -0.48314 · HP1 3DW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN146440
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Laureate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Laureate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Laureate Academy a good school?
Laureate Academy scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Laureate Academy in GCSEs?
Laureate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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