What did Ofsted judge The Adeyfield Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Adeyfield Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Adeyfield Academy?

The Adeyfield Academy has 858 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Adeyfield Academy take?

The Adeyfield Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Adeyfield Academy located?

The Adeyfield Academy is located in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to The Adeyfield Academy?

The Adeyfield Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Adeyfield Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Adeyfield Academy was 0.952 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Adeyfield Academy?

When The Adeyfield Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after / previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order); 2. Medical or Social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of Hertfordshire County Council officers will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling to meet the requirements for this rule; 3. Siblings on roll — Students who have a sibling on roll at the school at the time of the admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: These rules are applied in the order they are printed above. If more children qualify under Rules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 than there are places available, a tie-break will be used by applying the next rule to those children. Where there is a need for a tie-breaker where two different addresses measure the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie-break will be random, using an individual random number assigned between 1 and 1 million, with the lowest number given priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Adeyfield Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.5% of pupils at The Adeyfield Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at The Adeyfield Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after / previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order).
2Medical or Social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of Hertfordshire County Council officers will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling to meet the requirements for this rule.
3Siblings on roll — Students who have a sibling on roll at the school at the time of the admission.
4Children of Staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school, on a permanent contract, for two or more years at the time at which the application is made, whether full time or part time, teaching or education support staff. Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Nearest home address — Students whose permanent address is closest to the school address point.

If two applications tie: These rules are applied in the order they are printed above. If more children qualify under Rules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 than there are places available, a tie-break will be used by applying the next rule to those children. Where there is a need for a tie-breaker where two different addresses measure the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie-break will be random, using an individual random number assigned between 1 and 1 million, with the lowest number given priority.

PAN stated as 'for Year 7 for September 2026' at 180, though document is titled Admissions Arrangements 2027/28. Sixth Form (Year 12) external admission number is 30, with its own separate oversubscription criteria (looked after children; medical/social need; nearest address) — not included above as it is a different entry point.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Adeyfield Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Adeyfield Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Adeyfield Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Adeyfield Academy?: The Adeyfield Academy has 858 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Adeyfield Academy take?: The Adeyfield Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Adeyfield Academy located?: The Adeyfield Academy is located in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to The Adeyfield Academy?: The Adeyfield Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Adeyfield Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Adeyfield Academy was 0.952 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Adeyfield Academy?: When The Adeyfield Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after / previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order); 2. Medical or Social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of Hertfordshire County Council officers will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling to meet the requirements for this rule; 3. Siblings on roll — Students who have a sibling on roll at the school at the time of the admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: These rules are applied in the order they are printed above. If more children qualify under Rules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 than there are places available, a tie-break will be used by applying the next rule to those children. Where there is a need for a tie-breaker where two different addresses measure the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie-break will be random, using an individual random number assigned between 1 and 1 million, with the lowest number given priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Adeyfield Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.5% of pupils at The Adeyfield Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at The Adeyfield Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Adeyfield Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after / previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order).
2Medical or Social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of Hertfordshire County Council officers will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling to meet the requirements for this rule.
3Siblings on roll — Students who have a sibling on roll at the school at the time of the admission.
4Children of Staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school, on a permanent contract, for two or more years at the time at which the application is made, whether full time or part time, teaching or education support staff. Children of a member of staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Nearest home address — Students whose permanent address is closest to the school address point.

The Adeyfield Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Adeyfield Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Adeyfield Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Adeyfield Academy?: The Adeyfield Academy has 858 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Adeyfield Academy take?: The Adeyfield Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Adeyfield Academy located?: The Adeyfield Academy is located in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to The Adeyfield Academy?: The Adeyfield Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Adeyfield Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Adeyfield Academy was 0.952 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Adeyfield Academy?: When The Adeyfield Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after / previously looked after — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order); 2. Medical or Social need — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. A panel of Hertfordshire County Council officers will determine whether the evidence provided is sufficiently compelling to meet the requirements for this rule; 3. Siblings on roll — Students who have a sibling on roll at the school at the time of the admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: These rules are applied in the order they are printed above. If more children qualify under Rules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 than there are places available, a tie-break will be used by applying the next rule to those children. Where there is a need for a tie-breaker where two different addresses measure the same distance from a school, in the case of a block of flats for example the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie-break will be random, using an individual random number assigned between 1 and 1 million, with the lowest number given priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Adeyfield Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.5% of pupils at The Adeyfield Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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