Laureate Academy vs The Hemel Hempstead School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 975 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laureate Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
703 students
The Hemel Hempstead School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,287 students
| Measure | Laureate Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Hemel Hempstead School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 460 | #140 of 460 |
| National rank | #2685 of 4,090 | #1148 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 703 | 1,287 |
| Pupils on roll | 703 | 1,287 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 56.9% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.1% | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | 32.8 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.laureate.futureacademies.org/ | www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Hemel Hempstead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 35.2).
- •The Hemel Hempstead School is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 703.
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 Laureate Academy better than The Hemel Hempstead School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hemel Hempstead School ranks higher (67.1 vs 35.2 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 Laureate Academy and The Hemel Hempstead School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laureate Academy: 703. The Hemel Hempstead School: 1,287. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laureate Academy and The Hemel Hempstead School rank in East of England?
Laureate Academy is 330th of 460 and The Hemel Hempstead School is 140th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).