Harpenden Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 25 Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EL |
| Phone | 01582716910 |
| Reference Number | 143648 |
Harpenden Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, providing a nurturing environment where pupils excel academically and personally. The school emphasizes high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can learn alongside their peers. The curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully designed to develop foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, fostering a love for learning among pupils. Additionally, the school values diversity and instills a sense of respect and responsibility in its community, preparing pupils well for their transition to secondary education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.79%
Girls: 54.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 4 | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| 5 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 6 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.7% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.5% |
| Asian, Other | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Nurturing and vibrant environment
- Strong belief in every pupil's ability to succeed
- Tailored support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious curriculum promoting academic excellence
- Celebration of diversity within the school community
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Impressive pupil behaviour and respect
- Effective strategic leadership from governors and trust
- High-quality training and support for staff
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 13 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP |
0.23 miles |
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St Dominic Catholic Primary School
St Dominic Catholic Primary School, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PF |
0.3 miles |
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Crabtree Infants' School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU |
0.53 miles |
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St Hilda's School
28 Douglas Road, Harpenden, AL5 2ES |
0.54 miles |
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Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU |
0.56 miles |
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Manland Primary School
Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW |
0.58 miles |
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High Beeches Primary School
Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD |
0.73 miles |
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Roundwood Primary School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD |
0.83 miles |
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The Grove Junior School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB |
0.85 miles |
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The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD |
0.89 miles |
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The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE |
0.93 miles |
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Batford Nursery School
Holcroft Road, Harpenden, AL5 5BQ |
1.01 miles |
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Aldwickbury School
|
1.02 miles |
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Sauncey Wood Primary School
Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL |
1.07 miles |
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Wood End School
Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF |
1.41 miles |
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Redbourn Primary School
Long Cutt, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX |
2.4 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AN |
2.54 miles |
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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP |
2.78 miles |
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Margaret Wix Primary School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL |
3.14 miles |
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Kimpton Primary School
High Street, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB |
3.45 miles |
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St George's School
Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4TD |
0.45 miles |
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Sir John Lawes School
Manland Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP |
0.57 miles |
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Roundwood Park School
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE |
0.87 miles |
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Katherine Warington School
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH |
1.02 miles |
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The King's School
Elmfield, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4DU |
1.04 miles |
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St Luke's School
Crouch Hall Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7ET |
2.32 miles |
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Townsend Church of England School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR |
2.93 miles |
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St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
3.28 miles |
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Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
3.53 miles |
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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
3.67 miles |
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Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
3.7 miles |
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St Albans High School for Girls
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4.16 miles |
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Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF |
4.43 miles |
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Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
4.46 miles |
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Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
4.47 miles |
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St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
4.49 miles |
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St Albans Independent College
69 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LN |
4.7 miles |
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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
4.79 miles |
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The Astley Cooper School
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL |
4.89 miles |