Harpenden Academy
URN: 143648 • Harpenden AL5 4EL
Overview
- Name
- Harpenden Academy
- URN
- 143648
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Davies (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582716910
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden AL5 4EL
Summary
Harpenden Academy is a mixed primary free school located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, serving a diverse student population of 214 pupils. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering a sense of community among students and families. With a focus on academic excellence, Harpenden Academy aims to equip children with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future education.
The curriculum at Harpenden Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects to promote holistic development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their talents. Additionally, the school offers various support services to ensure that all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Harpenden Academy's ethos, with opportunities for parents and guardians to engage in school activities and events. This collaborative approach helps to strengthen the bond between the school and families, creating a nurturing environment where children can flourish both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.harpendenacademy.co.uk.
The curriculum at Harpenden Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects to promote holistic development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their talents. Additionally, the school offers various support services to ensure that all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Harpenden Academy's ethos, with opportunities for parents and guardians to engage in school activities and events. This collaborative approach helps to strengthen the bond between the school and families, creating a nurturing environment where children can flourish both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.harpendenacademy.co.uk.
Useful links
- @harpendenacademy (other)
- Trust Governance and Financial Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- @harpacademy1 (other)
- #art (other)
- #belonging (other)
- #experiences (other)
- #history (other)
- #pe (other)
- #pshe (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wood End School (78.6)
- High Beeches Primary School (77.4)
- Crabtree Junior School (76.1)
- Crabtree Infants' School (71.6)
- Crabtree Infants' School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 214
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 6.50
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 214 | 98 | 116 | 6.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 103 | 110 | 7.00 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 109 | 133 | 4.10 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 109 | 133 | 4.10 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 110 | 123 | 2.60 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 114 | 125 | 2.10 |
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