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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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