Sir John Lawes School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QP |
| Phone | 01582760043 |
| Reference Number | 137270 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1356 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.91%
Girls: 46.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 97 | 209 |
| 8 | 108 | 104 | 212 |
| 9 | 116 | 92 | 208 |
| 10 | 109 | 83 | 192 |
| 11 | 101 | 91 | 192 |
| 12 | 91 | 87 | 178 |
| 13 | 94 | 71 | 165 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.7% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2023-05-23 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-03-28 | School inspection:OutstandingSchool inspection, PDF - 23 May 2023 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Sir John Lawes School | |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 16 May 2011 |
| 2009-02-23 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 20 May 2009 |
| 2008-02-27 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 09 May 2008 |
| 2003-09-22 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 May 2004 |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 16 May 2011 |
| 2009-02-23 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 20 May 2009 |
| 2008-02-27 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 09 May 2008 |
| 2003-09-22 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 May 2004 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 62.8 | 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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Manland Primary School
Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW |
0.1 miles |
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Batford Nursery School
Holcroft Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BQ |
0.46 miles |
|
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL |
0.51 miles |
|
Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU |
0.51 miles |
|
Crabtree Infants' School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU |
0.53 miles |
|
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE |
0.56 miles |
|
Harpenden Academy
25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL |
0.57 miles |
|
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP |
0.66 miles |
|
High Beeches Primary School
Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD |
0.75 miles |
|
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF |
0.78 miles |
|
St Hilda's School
28 Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2ES |
0.83 miles |
|
Aldwickbury School
|
1.02 miles |
|
The Grove Junior School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB |
1.05 miles |
|
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD |
1.09 miles |
|
Roundwood Primary School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD |
1.11 miles |
|
Wood End School
Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF |
1.54 miles |
|
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN |
2.34 miles |
|
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP |
2.63 miles |
|
Kimpton Primary School
High Street, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB |
2.89 miles |
|
Redbourn Primary School
Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX |
2.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St George's School
Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD |
0.33 miles |
|
Katherine Warington School
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH |
0.58 miles |
|
The King's School
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU |
0.9 miles |
|
Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE |
1.16 miles |
|
St Luke's School
Crouch Hall Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7ET |
2.8 miles |
|
Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR |
3.37 miles |
|
St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
3.67 miles |
|
Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
3.94 miles |
|
Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
3.96 miles |
|
Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
4.1 miles |
|
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
4.19 miles |
|
St Albans High School for Girls
|
4.57 miles |
|
Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
4.81 miles |
|
Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
4.87 miles |
|
St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
4.95 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG |
4.98 miles |