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Laureate Academy
Goodgraded 20/06/2023Ages 11–18746 pupils
Laureate Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Hemel Hempstead, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 746 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/06/2023, Laureate Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead can view Laureate Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 20/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.7
England avg 45.1 · was 41.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 57% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.82
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.0
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.2
AAB or better13%
Retention89%
Value added+0.06
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake38.3%
Free school meals38.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled60%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing85.2%
Attendance85.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence39.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hemel Hempstead
All schools in Hemel Hempstead →Gade Valley Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miSt Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy0.1 miThe Collett SchoolGood · 0.1 miLockers Park School0.3 miSouth Hill Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miHeath Lane Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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