Harpenden Academy is a primary school in Harpenden, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Harpenden Academy currently has around 214 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.8% boys and 54.2% girls. Around 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL |
| Website: | www.harpendenacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582716910 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Davies |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 143648 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 214 |
| Number of Boys: | 98 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.70% | 117 |
| Other Mixed | 7.50% | 16 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 5.60% | 12 |
| Chinese | 5.10% | 11 |
| Indian | 4.20% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 5 |
| African | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School Holcroft Road , AL5 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Academy 25 Vaughan Road , AL5 4EL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpenden Free School Vaughan Road , AL5 4EN | - not rated | 18 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School Church Green , AL5 2TP | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School St Dominic Catholic Primary School , Southdown Road AL5 1PF | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic Catholic Primary School St Dominic Catholic Primary School , Southdown Road AL5 1PF | - not rated | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | - not rated | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | - not rated | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood Park School Roundwood Park , AL5 3AE | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield School Ambrose Lane , AL5 4DA | - not rated | 131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School 28 Douglas Road , AL5 2ES | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Harpenden Preparatory School 53 Luton Road , AL5 2UE | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwickbury School Aldwickbury School , Wheathampstead Road AL5 1AD | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Elmfield , Ambrose Lane AL5 4DU | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.