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Katherine Warington School
Goodgraded 28/02/2024Ages 11–191,017 pupils
Katherine Warington School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Harpenden, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,017 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2024, Katherine Warington School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Harpenden can view Katherine Warington School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/02/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence18.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS93%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals12.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 854.8
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry27%
EBacc average point score4.85
DfE, 2024/25
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