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The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.8 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,286
Capacity
1,385
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 49.9, placing it in the top 30% nationally. A commendable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, though only 21% gain entry to top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a strong focus on academic success.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2022Quality 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. | 49.9 | Top 30% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 46% 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 46% 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 121 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
White Other7.4%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Black African3.4%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.74923, -0.47884 · HP1 1TX
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN149500
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hhs.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hemel Hempstead School rated by Ofsted?
The Hemel Hempstead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2022.
Is The Hemel Hempstead School a good school?
The Hemel Hempstead School scores 62.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Hemel Hempstead School in GCSEs?
The Hemel Hempstead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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