Katherine Warington School

URN: 145890 • Harpenden AL5 5FH

Overview

Name
Katherine Warington School
URN
145890
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
HARPENDEN SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Martin (since 2025)
Telephone
01582314777
Website
Visit
Address
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden AL5 5FH

Summary

Katherine Warington School is a mixed secondary free school located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with a current enrollment of 1,017 pupils. The school aims to provide a forward-thinking education that prepares students for future challenges. It is part of the Harpenden Secondary Education Trust and emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning, fostering both academic and personal growth.

The curriculum at Katherine Warington School is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, catering to a diverse range of student interests and abilities. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including trips and challenges that enhance the educational experience. Upcoming events include a Spanish trip for Year 10 students and a Geography field trip for Year 11, promoting experiential learning outside the classroom.

Support for students is a priority, with resources available through the Arbor Parent Portal and Classcharts, ensuring parents can stay informed about their child's progress. The school community is actively involved in creating a nurturing environment, with opportunities for parental engagement, such as the Year 12 Parents Information Evening. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HARPENDEN SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
Pupils
1017
Boys
565
Girls
452
FSM %
15.40
Open date
2019-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1017 565 452 15.40
2024-09-11 923 532 391 14.40
2023-09-11 537 328 209 15.30
2022-09-11 537 328 209 15.30
2021-09-11 359 233 126 13.90
2020-09-11 179 115 64 7.80

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