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The Astley Cooper School

The Astley Cooper School, Hemel Hempstead
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The Astley Cooper School

St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL

A Good-rated secondary school in Hemel Hempstead.

Community school
Pupils
947
Ages
11-18
FSM
33.6%
Attainment 8
34.6
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.9%
Basics 9-5
26.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.8%
EBacc APS
2.89
EBacc 9-5
3.1%
EBacc 9-4
5.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.66
A*-A Grades
11.8%
A*-B Grades
23.5%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 61 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About The Astley Cooper School

The Astley Cooper School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.6. The school has around 947 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Astley Cooper School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Astley Cooper School

What is The Astley Cooper School's Ofsted rating?
The Astley Cooper School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Astley Cooper School's latest exam results?
The Astley Cooper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Astley Cooper School located?
The Astley Cooper School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP2 7HL).
How many pupils attend The Astley Cooper School?
The Astley Cooper School has around 947 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Astley Cooper School with other schools?
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