Longdean School vs The Adeyfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,436 students
The Adeyfield Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
858 students
| Measure | Longdean School Hemel Hempstead, East of England | The Adeyfield Academy Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 460 | #441 of 460 |
| National rank | #2528 of 4,090 | #3706 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,436 | 858 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,436 | 858 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | 22.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.6% | 46.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | 19.5 |
| town | Hemel Hempstead | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.longdean.herts.sch.uk | www.adeyfieldschool.org |
The verdict
- •Longdean School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 17.5).
- •Longdean School is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 858.
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 Longdean School better than The Adeyfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longdean School ranks higher (38.6 vs 17.5 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 Longdean School and The Adeyfield Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hemel Hempstead and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longdean School: 1,436. The Adeyfield Academy: 858. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longdean School and The Adeyfield Academy rank in East of England?
Longdean School is 307th of 460 and The Adeyfield Academy is 441st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).