Laureate Academy
URN: 146440 • Hemel Hempstead HP1 3DW
Overview
- Name
- Laureate Academy
- URN
- 146440
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruthie Jacobs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01442404333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3DW
Summary
Laureate Academy, located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 746 students, against a capacity of 1,235. The academy is dedicated to providing a knowledge-rich education that incorporates both academic rigor and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The ethos of Laureate Academy is encapsulated in its commitment to ensuring that every student has access to high-quality education, fostering a community where all students can thrive.
The curriculum at Laureate Academy emphasizes hard work, aspiration, and respect, encouraging students to "Work Hard, Aim High, and Be Kind." Alongside a strong academic focus, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and educational trips, designed to support student development beyond the classroom. The academy is also committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and conduct, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Laureate Academy prides itself on its strong pastoral support system, which is integral to its approach to education. The school values inclusion and aims to create a welcoming community where every student feels valued and supported, regardless of their background or academic ability.
The curriculum at Laureate Academy emphasizes hard work, aspiration, and respect, encouraging students to "Work Hard, Aim High, and Be Kind." Alongside a strong academic focus, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and educational trips, designed to support student development beyond the classroom. The academy is also committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and conduct, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Laureate Academy prides itself on its strong pastoral support system, which is integral to its approach to education. The school values inclusion and aims to create a welcoming community where every student feels valued and supported, regardless of their background or academic ability.
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Nearby alternatives
- John F Kennedy Catholic School (66.5)
- The Hemel Hempstead School (65.0)
- Longdean School (60.7)
- The Adeyfield Academy (53.6)
- The Astley Cooper School (53.0)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1235
- Pupils
- 746
- Boys
- 367
- Girls
- 379
- FSM %
- 36.70
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 746 | 367 | 379 | 1235 | 36.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 752 | 376 | 376 | 1235 | 35.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 756 | 385 | 371 | 1235 | 28.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 756 | 385 | 371 | 1235 | 28.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 706 | 362 | 344 | 1235 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 695 | 369 | 326 | 1235 | 20.90 |
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