The Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every pupil has access to a broad range of enrichment opportunities. Teachers work hard to adapt lessons for pupils with different needs, and the school has particularly effective systems for supporting attendance and behaviour. Strong careers guidance and leadership opportunities prepare all pupils well for their next steps, whether that's university or other pathways into employment.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with a 'something for everyone' approach to enrichment and extracurricular activities
- Effective safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and supported
- Well-established attendance and behaviour systems with improving outcomes
- Leaders know pupils well and provide tailored support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Clear curriculum implementation with many teachers demonstrating secure subject knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is variable in a small minority of subjects, which sometimes prevents pupils from building knowledge steadily
- Support for pupils at early stages of reading, writing and mathematics is inconsistent
- Occasionally staff do not identify pupils' misconceptions quickly enough to provide effective feedback
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Year 7 kindness and belonging project, NexusOne leaders programme, transition leads, citizenship campaigns, pupil-led projects, 'have you met' event to showcase hobbies and talents, clubs and activities, career guidance with employer links, university application support
The Hemel Hempstead School is a well-led secondary school where pupils thrive in a culture of kindness, respect and inclusivity. The school's 'Hemel Hempstead Experience' successfully fosters social skills, teamwork and personal development alongside academic progress.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
54
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
1,287 pupils
1,450 capacity
163 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hemel Hempstead
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.44731%
Overall absence
20.69597%
Persistent absence
1,092
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Hemel Hempstead School
South Hill Primary School
Boxmoor Primary School
St Rose's Catholic Infant School
Gade Valley Primary School
Tudor Primary School
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Micklem Primary School
George Street Primary School
Oakleaf Primary
Broadfield Academy
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