Hammond Academy vs The Astley Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 913 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
308 students
The Astley Cooper School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
914 students
| Measure | Hammond Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Astley Cooper School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1281 of 1,872 | #430 of 460 |
| National rank | #10533 of 15,697 | #3621 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 308 | 914 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 914 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.7 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hammondacademy.org.uk | www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hammond Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.2 vs 19.0).
- •The Astley Cooper School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 308.
- •Hammond Academy is a academy school while The Astley Cooper School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hammond Academy better than The Astley Cooper School?
On the Success Index (England), Hammond Academy ranks higher (38.2 vs 19.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hammond Academy and The Astley Cooper School?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hammond Academy: 308. The Astley Cooper School: 914. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hammond Academy and The Astley Cooper School rank in East of England?
Hammond Academy is 1281st of 1,872 and The Astley Cooper School is 430th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).