Best Schools in Hemel Hempstead
114 schools in Hemel Hempstead
Key Facts
- Hemel Hempstead is home to 114 schools, with 96.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Hemel Hempstead have 57.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 10,202 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.41.
- Secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead have a Progress 8 score of -0.31, an Attainment 8 score of 42.40, and 38.1% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, with 6,317 pupils.
- In Hemel Hempstead, primary schools have 21.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 22.7% with English as an additional language, and 15.4% with special educational needs, with spending per pupil at £7,924.
Top Nurseries in Hemel Hempstead
66 nurseries in Hemel Hempstead
Top Primary Schools in Hemel Hempstead
42 primary schools in Hemel Hempstead
Abbot's Hill School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils423
P/T Ratio–
Lockers Park School
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils189
P/T Ratio–
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9XB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.3%
Pupils225
P/T Ratio18.4
Oakleaf Primary
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2JU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils225
P/T Ratio16.6
Top Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead
6 secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead
The Astley Cooper School
Ofsted
Good
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.60
Attainment 837.2
Eng+Maths49%
Pupils947
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.15
Attainment 850.9
Eng+Maths79%
Pupils1,078
Laureate Academy
Ofsted
Good
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.22
Attainment 841.7
Eng+Maths57%
Pupils746
The Adeyfield Academy
Ofsted
Good
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.97
Attainment 829.2
Eng+Maths32%
Pupils817
Top Special Schools in Hemel Hempstead
4 special schools in Hemel Hempstead
Dacorum Education Support Centre
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HS
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils6
P/T Ratio2.8
Woodfield School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RL
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence12.6%
Pupils125
P/T Ratio10.1
Top Independent Schools in Hemel Hempstead
3 independent schools in Hemel Hempstead
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemel Hempstead has 114 schools, including 42 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 66 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hemel Hempstead | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 97% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.34 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,273 | £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.