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The Astley Cooper School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Astley Cooper School is a community secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 947 pupils, and a capacity of 1055 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

947

Pupils

1,055

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Astley Cooper School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at The Astley Cooper School are allocated by Hertfordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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The Astley Cooper School — School Information

Full address
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33.6% of pupils
DfE URN
117552

Other Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

If The Astley Cooper School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Astley Cooper School

Is The Astley Cooper School oversubscribed?

The Astley Cooper School is operating close to its capacity of 1055 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Astley Cooper School?

Admission to The Astley Cooper 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 The Astley Cooper School cover?

The Astley Cooper School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, 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 The Astley Cooper School?

The Astley Cooper School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.