Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school in Harpenden, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sir John Lawes School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Claire Robins |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 117511 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1231 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batford Nursery School Holcroft Road , AL5 5BQ | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manland Primary School Sauncey Avenue , AL5 4QW | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sauncey Wood Primary School Pickford Hill , AL5 5HL | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Junior School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabtree Infants' School Crabtree Lane , AL5 5PU | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Lawes School Manland Way , AL5 4QP | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | - not rated | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Sun Lane , AL5 4TD | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katherine Warington School Lower Luton Road , AL5 5FH | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield School Ambrose Lane , AL5 4DA | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpenden Preparatory School 53 Luton Road , AL5 2UE | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School 28 Douglas Road , AL5 2ES | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School Elmfield , Ambrose Lane AL5 4DU | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldwickbury School Aldwickbury School , Wheathampstead Road AL5 1AD | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.