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
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.
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.
Useful links
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- Arbor – Parent Portal (other)
- Box Office (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Free School Meals (other)
- KWS Sports NewsOctober 10, 2025/by Chrissy Dicks (other)
- KWSixth (other)
- Year 10 Spanish Trip – A Week to Remember!October 9, 2025/by Keris McCormick (other)
- ClassCharts (other)
- SOCS (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Roundwood Park School (78.9)
- Sir John Lawes School (73.3)
- St George's School (72.8)
- Roundwood Park School (70.2)
- Sir John Lawes School (70.2)
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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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