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The Hemel Hempstead School

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The Hemel Hempstead School

Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX

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Pupils
1,286
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.7%
Attainment 8
49.8
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.4%
Basics 9-5
51.2%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
25.8%
EBacc APS
4.33
EBacc 9-5
15.8%
EBacc 9-4
20.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.78
A*-A Grades
19.0%
A*-B Grades
43.8%
AAB+ %
12.8%

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 117 students entered

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About The Hemel Hempstead School

The Hemel Hempstead School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. The school has around 1,286 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — Good (predecessor: The Hemel Hempstead School)
  3. Oct 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: The Hemel Hempstead School)
  4. Mar 2011 — Good (predecessor: The Hemel Hempstead School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Hemel Hempstead School

What is The Hemel Hempstead School's Ofsted rating?
The Hemel Hempstead School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Hemel Hempstead School's latest exam results?
The Hemel Hempstead School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Hemel Hempstead School located?
The Hemel Hempstead School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP1 1TX).
How many pupils attend The Hemel Hempstead School?
The Hemel Hempstead School has around 1,286 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Hemel Hempstead School with other schools?
View The Hemel Hempstead School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.