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  • Laureate Academy
  • The Astley Cooper School
  • The Adeyfield Academy
  • The Hemel Hempstead School
  • Longdean School
  • John F Kennedy Catholic School
  • Abbot's Hill School
Hemel Hempstead schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead Area

Hemel Hempstead secondary schools achieve exceptional Ofsted results, with 100%% rated Good or Outstanding compared to England's 86%. [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc], [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc], and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] lead the area's 7 schools, serving families across Boxmoor, Leverstock Green, Adeyfield, and Gadebridge. With all local secondary schools meeting high quality standards, families benefit from consistent educational provision across this Hertfordshire commuter town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Hemel Hempstead
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Hemel Hempstead41.5
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Hemel Hempstead13%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Hemel Hempstead3.6
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Hemel Hempstead100%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Hemel Hempstead
41.5vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Hemel Hempstead
13%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Hemel Hempstead
3.6vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Hemel Hempstead
100%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#2,156England

Laureate Academy

Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
752 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School185 offers / 217 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#3,329England

The Astley Cooper School

St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
965 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School165 offers / 262 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#3,747England

The Adeyfield Academy

Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
762 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School172 offers / 472 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#1,640England

The Hemel Hempstead School

Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,316 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School213 offers / 837 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#2,275England

Longdean School

Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,436 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School213 offers / 661 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#1,783England

John F Kennedy Catholic School

Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH
Hertfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,100 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School158 offers / 423 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#5HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
#3,116England

Abbot's Hill School

Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP
Hertfordshire council
GCSE
474 pupils
Girls
0-16 years
None
Nursery
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, GCSE performance, and Ofsted ratings.

Neighbourhoods in Hemel Hempstead

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Adeyfield AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Adeyfield Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Longdean SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Longdean School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Astley Cooper SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#2John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
The Astley Cooper School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
John F Kennedy Catholic School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Abbot's Hill SchoolIndependentAll-through0-16 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Abbot's Hill School

Independent • All-through • 0-16 years

#5
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Hemel Hempstead SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Hemel Hempstead School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Laureate AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Laureate Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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