The Astley Cooper School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Agnell's Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 7HL |
| Phone | 01442394141 |
| Reference Number | 117552 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 965 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.19%
Girls: 48.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 91 | 175 |
| 8 | 100 | 75 | 175 |
| 9 | 90 | 89 | 179 |
| 10 | 89 | 85 | 174 |
| 11 | 88 | 80 | 168 |
| 12 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 13 | 18 | 23 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.2% |
| White, Other | 11.5% |
| African | 4.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-17 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-05-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-02-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-09-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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0.13 miles |
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Maple Grove Primary School
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0.13 miles |
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Holtsmere End Junior School
Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7JZ |
0.27 miles |
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Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School
Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7JZ |
0.28 miles |
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Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Aycliffe Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6LJ |
0.53 miles |
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Brockswood Primary School
Shenley Road, Woodhall Farm, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QH |
0.57 miles |
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Hammond Academy
Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5TD |
0.57 miles |
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Jupiter Primary School
Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5NT |
0.87 miles |
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Yewtree Primary School
Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5QR |
0.91 miles |
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Hobletts Manor Infants' School
Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JS |
1.18 miles |
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Hobletts Manor Junior School
Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JS |
1.2 miles |
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George Street Primary School
George Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5HJ |
1.42 miles |
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Broadfield Academy
Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4BX |
1.59 miles |
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St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Clover Way, Gadebridge Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3EA |
1.87 miles |
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Gade Valley Primary School
Gadebridge Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3DT |
1.87 miles |
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Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School
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1.93 miles |
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Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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1.98 miles |
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Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
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1.99 miles |
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Lime Walk Primary School
Lime Walk, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9LN |
2.1 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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0.39 miles |
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The Adeyfield Academy
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1.55 miles |
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The Collett School
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1.91 miles |
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Laureate Academy
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW |
1.97 miles |
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Lockers Park School
Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL |
2.09 miles |
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Woodfield School
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2.18 miles |
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2.27 miles |
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2.35 miles |
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2.52 miles |
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2.69 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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James Marks Academy
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3.27 miles |
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Kings Langley School
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4.19 miles |
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Roundwood Park School
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4.43 miles |
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Townsend Church of England School
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4.48 miles |
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Batchwood School
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4.65 miles |
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St Albans School
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4.7 miles |
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4.72 miles |
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4.93 miles |
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4.96 miles |