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Sir John Lawes School

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Sir John Lawes School

Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

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Pupils
1,356
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.9%
Attainment 8
62.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
62.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
48.8%
Basics 9-5
75.5%

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
52.1%
EBacc APS
5.72
EBacc 9-5
40.1%
EBacc 9-4
45.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
42.42
A*-A Grades
43.9%
A*-B Grades
75.2%
AAB+ %
27.5%

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 168 students entered

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About Sir John Lawes School

Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.7. The school has around 1,356 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir John Lawes School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Sir John Lawes School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir John Lawes School

What is Sir John Lawes School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Lawes School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Sir John Lawes School's latest exam results?
Sir John Lawes School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir John Lawes School located?
Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire (AL5 4QP).
How many pupils attend Sir John Lawes School?
Sir John Lawes School has around 1,356 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir John Lawes School with other schools?
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