The Hemel Hempstead School Catchment Area
The Hemel Hempstead School is a academy converter secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1286 pupils, and a capacity of 1385 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,286
Pupils
1,385
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Hemel Hempstead School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Hemel Hempstead 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.
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 →The Hemel Hempstead School — School Information
- Full address
- Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149500
Other Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead
If The Hemel Hempstead School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.
The Astley Cooper School Catchment Area
Community school · HP2 7HL
Longdean School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP3 8JB
The Adeyfield Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · HP2 4DE
Laureate Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · HP1 3DW
John F Kennedy Catholic School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP1 2PH
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Hemel Hempstead School
Is The Hemel Hempstead School oversubscribed? ▾
The Hemel Hempstead School is operating close to its capacity of 1385 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Hemel Hempstead School? ▾
Admission to The Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead School cover? ▾
The Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead School? ▾
The Hemel Hempstead School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.