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The Hemel Hempstead School
Goodgraded 07/12/2022Ages 11–181,286 pupils
The Hemel Hempstead School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Hemel Hempstead, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,286 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/12/2022, The Hemel Hempstead School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead can view The Hemel Hempstead School'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 07/12/2022. 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 849.9
England avg 45.1 · was 47.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry26%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.33
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 32.8
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.3
AAB or better13%
Retention97%
Value added+0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.1%
Free school meals17.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.4%
Attendance92.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hemel Hempstead
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