How many pupils does Harpenden Academy have?

Harpenden Academy has 214 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Harpenden Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Harpenden Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Harpenden Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harpenden Academy is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Harpenden Academy?

Harpenden Academy is located at 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL.

Harpenden Academy

25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

214

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Harpenden Academy

Harpenden Academy is a free school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 214 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 214
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5.1%

Free school meals

18.1%

EAL

3.7%

SEN support

10.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

19%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

5.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

23.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

7.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£51,093

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,008 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,037

Spend per pupil

£6,823

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL
Phone: 01582716910
Head Teacher: Lisa Davies
Website: www.harpendenacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harpenden Academy?: Harpenden Academy is a free school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Harpenden Academy have?: Harpenden Academy has 214 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Harpenden Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Harpenden Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Harpenden Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Harpenden Academy is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Harpenden Academy?: Harpenden Academy is located at 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL.

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