The Collett School, based in Hemel Hempstead, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

The Collett School currently has around 128 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.7% boys and 27.3% girls. Around 38.3% 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 12.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.9%).

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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 92% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TQ
Website: http://www.collett.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01442398988
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Stephen Hoult-Allen
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 117672

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/10/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 128
Number of Pupils: 128
Number of Boys: 93
Number of Girls: 35

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British71.90%92
Other White5.50%7
White and Black African3.10%4
White and Asian3.10%4
Caribbean2.30%3
Other Asian2.30%3
Indian2.30%3
White and Black Caribbean1.60%2
Other Mixed1.60%2
African1.60%2
Other Black1.60%2
Irish0.80%1
Pakistani0.80%1
Bangladeshi0.80%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.80%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-9.6)
Writing: Well Below Average (-9.2)
Maths: Well Below Average (-8.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.37
Local authority average
-0.31
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
34%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
40%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
45.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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Primary

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Secondary

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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Collett School
Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Lockers Park School
Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL
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Roman Fields
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.