Best Faith Schools in Harpenden
4 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Harpenden, 7.3% of schools, or 4 out of 55, have a faith character, which is well below the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Harpenden have a high Ofsted rating, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 3 inspected.
- With 1,692 pupils, faith schools in Harpenden have a lower percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 4.0%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.56.
- Faith schools in Harpenden perform well academically, with 68.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of 0.65, and 80.2% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 55 faith schools in Harpenden, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Harpenden | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 68% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.65 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 63.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,960 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.