Sir John Lawes School
Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Harpenden, AL5, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 1,373 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023): Outstanding. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding — inspected 28 March 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.79 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 62.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 75.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 192 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 42.42 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 156 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,373 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 8.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 13.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.68% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.47% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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