The Hemel Hempstead School
URN: 149500 • Hemel Hempstead HP1 1TX
Overview
- Name
- The Hemel Hempstead School
- URN
- 149500
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Hassell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01442390100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1TX
Summary
The Hemel Hempstead School, located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,286 students and a capacity of 1,385. Established nearly ninety years ago, the school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among its students, encapsulated in its motto "Esse Quam Videri" which translates to "To be, not seem to be."
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, including a focus on academic achievement and personal development. With a Progress 8 score of +0.24, the school demonstrates a commitment to helping students achieve their potential. Facilities are modern and state-of-the-art, supporting a range of educational and extracurricular activities.
The Hemel Hempstead School actively engages with parents and the local community, holding events such as open mornings and welcome barbecues for new Year 7 families. The school also emphasizes positive relationships and character development through its house system, which reflects local heritage and values.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, including a focus on academic achievement and personal development. With a Progress 8 score of +0.24, the school demonstrates a commitment to helping students achieve their potential. Facilities are modern and state-of-the-art, supporting a range of educational and extracurricular activities.
The Hemel Hempstead School actively engages with parents and the local community, holding events such as open mornings and welcome barbecues for new Year 7 families. The school also emphasizes positive relationships and character development through its house system, which reflects local heritage and values.
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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
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1385
- Pupils
- 1286
- Boys
- 666
- Girls
- 620
- FSM %
- 17.70
- Open date
- 2023-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1286 | 666 | 620 | 1385 | 17.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1316 | 663 | 653 | 1385 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1385 |
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