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  • John F Kennedy Catholic School
  • Longdean School
  • The Hemel Hempstead School
  • The Adeyfield Academy
  • The Astley Cooper School
  • Laureate Academy
  • Abbot's Hill School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Hemel Hempstead. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

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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
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
#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
#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
#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
#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
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

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Neighbourhoods in Hemel Hempstead

Adeyfield is a popular residential pocket within the Hemel Hempstead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hemel Hempstead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Adeyfield AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Adeyfield Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Apsley is a popular residential pocket within the Hemel Hempstead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hemel Hempstead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Longdean SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Longdean School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bennetts End is a popular residential pocket within the Hemel Hempstead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hemel Hempstead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#6The Astley Cooper SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
John F Kennedy Catholic School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
The Astley Cooper School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bovingdon is a popular residential pocket within the Hemel Hempstead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hemel Hempstead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Abbot's Hill SchoolIndependentAll-through0-16 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Abbot's Hill School#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 0-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hemel Hempstead is a popular residential pocket within the Hemel Hempstead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hemel Hempstead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Hemel Hempstead SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Hemel Hempstead School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Warners End is a popular residential pocket within the Hemel Hempstead area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Hemel Hempstead and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Laureate AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Laureate Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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