The Hemel Hempstead School

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–181,286 pupils

Heath Lane, HP1 1TXWebsite01442390100

Good1,286 pupilsAges 11–180.77mi catchment

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Good3y ago

Inspected Dec 2022

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,286

Good3y ago

Ages11 - 18

Pupils1,286

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,286 / 1,385 (93%)

Head Teacher

Mr Neil Hassell

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Dec 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 49.9

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 0.77 miles (2025-26)

7.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.5%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate8.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder62 pupils (25%)

Specific Learning Difficulty61 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health53 pupils (21%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty21 pupils (8%)

Other19 pupils (8%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability7 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 75

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)38

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,286

Free school meals 16.1%

English as additional language 14.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.1%

White Other7.4%

Pakistani3.9%

Black African3.4%

Indian3.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Asian Other1.9%

Mixed Other1.8%

Chinese1.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Other1.2%

Unclassified1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Bangladeshi0.6%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Black Other0.3%

White Irish0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygieneAwaitingInspection

Inspected Jan 1901

Trust Performance

Scholars' Education Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 51.6

Progress 8 0.35

EBacc entry 37.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,806

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,794 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,116

Support staff£603

Premises£96

Energy£185

Learning resources£484

Income per pupil£6,957

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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