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The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1TX
The Hemel Hempstead School is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in December 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Scholars' Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Longdean School, Samuel Ryder Academy, Sir John Lawes School, Priory Academy and Robert Barclay Academy.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Destinations, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances, Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
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