The Astley Cooper School
Secondary · Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
The Astley Cooper School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire for ages 11–18 (foundation school). Hertfordshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2015 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 914 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 33.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 28 April 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils feel they belong to a caring and inclusive school community.”
- “Relationships with staff are a strength.”
- “Pupils appreciate having adults who listen and support them.”
To improve
- “Pupils’ experience of learning is mixed.”
- “Sometimes, teachers do not use their checks on pupils' learning well enough to adapt their future lessons appropriately.”
- “A small minority of pupils report variability in how issues such as bullying or derogatory language are addressed.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 27% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 34.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Year 7 2015 to 2026, as Hertfordshire published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- The Adeyfield Academy 1.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Laureate Academy 2.0 mi Good Last distance published
- The Hemel Hempstead School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Longdean School 2.3 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- John F Kennedy Catholic School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Kings Langley School 4.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Roundwood Park School 4.4 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Townsend Church of England School 4.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published