Sir John Lawes School Catchment Area
Sir John Lawes School is a academy converter secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1356 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,356
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
113%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Sir John Lawes School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sir John Lawes School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Sir John Lawes School — School Information
- Full address
- Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 8.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137270
Other Secondary Schools in Harpenden
If Sir John Lawes School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Harpenden are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sir John Lawes School
Is Sir John Lawes School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sir John Lawes School currently has 1356 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sir John Lawes School? ▾
Admission to Sir John Lawes School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sir John Lawes School cover? ▾
Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sir John Lawes School? ▾
Sir John Lawes School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.