Hemel Hempstead secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Hemel Hempstead, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 196Abbot's Hill SchoolHemel Hempstead · Independent All-through68.8 Attainment 8 · 380 students
- 267The Hemel Hempstead SchoolHemel Hempstead · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,287 students
- 366John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolHemel Hempstead · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,073 students
- 439Longdean SchoolHemel Hempstead · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,436 students
- 535Laureate AcademyHemel Hempstead · Academy Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 703 students
- 619The Astley Cooper SchoolHemel Hempstead · Local authority Secondary34.7 Attainment 8 · 914 students
- 718The Adeyfield AcademyHemel Hempstead · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 858 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbot's Hill School Hemel Hempstead · All-through · Ages 0–16 | Independent | 96.0 Top 5% | 68.8 Attainment 8 | 380 |
| 2 | The Hemel Hempstead School Hemel Hempstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.1 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,287 |
| 3 | John F Kennedy Catholic School Hemel Hempstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,073 |
| 4 | Longdean School Hemel Hempstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.6 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,436 |
| 5 | Laureate Academy Hemel Hempstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 703 |
| 6 | The Astley Cooper School Hemel Hempstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 19.0 Lower 50% | 34.7 Attainment 8 | 914 |
| 7 | The Adeyfield Academy Hemel Hempstead · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 17.5 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 858 |
Abbot's Hill School in Hemel Hempstead leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead with a Success Index (England) of 96.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 5 are academy, 1 are independent, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools league table, every school on the Hemel Hempstead page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Hemel Hempstead?
Abbot's Hill School in Hemel Hempstead, East of England ranks first among secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead with a Success Index (England) of 96.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 380).
How are secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.