Located in Hemel Hempstead, The Astley Cooper School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Astley Cooper School currently has around 947 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 33.6% 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 12.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.1%). other white pupils make up about 11.6%
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.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 41% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL |
| Website: | http://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01442394141 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Sam Orsborne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 117552 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1055 |
| Number of Pupils: | 947 |
| Number of Boys: | 498 |
| Number of Girls: | 449 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.10% | 598 |
| Other White | 11.60% | 110 |
| African | 6.20% | 59 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 24 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 14 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 14 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 10 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Junior School St Agnell's Lane , Grove Hill HP2 7BG | - not rated | 182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Infant and Nursery School St Agnell's Lane , Grove Hill HP2 7BG | - not rated | 193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove Primary School St Agnell's Lane , Grove Hill HP2 7BG | 2out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary School St Agnell's Lane , Grove Hill HP2 7BG | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holtsmere End Junior School Shenley Road , HP2 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adeyfield School Longlands , HP2 4DE | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worldshapers Academy Woodhall Farm Community Centre , Datchet Close HP2 7JX | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.