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The Adeyfield Academy

Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE

Good

Inspected 10 January 2023

Good
Ofsted
38.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
817
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About The Adeyfield Academy

The Adeyfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 817 pupils on roll. It is part of AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
817 / 848 (96%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
10 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

33%
Free school meals
14%
EAL
2.8%
SEN support
20.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.7
Attainment 8
138 pupils
31.2%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
48.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D
A-level average grade
14 students
0%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
59%
To higher education
11%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

77%
Sustained destination
72%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.3%
Overall absence
32.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

45.44
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -5.2 vs 2023/24
19.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24
7.77
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
£46,990
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 12% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,944 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
2.2% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£7,266
Spend per pupil
£8,289
Income per pupil
60%
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
Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE
Phone
01442406020
Headteacher
Dawn Mason

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Adeyfield Academy?
The Adeyfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Adeyfield Academy have?
The Adeyfield Academy has 817 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Adeyfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Adeyfield Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).
How does The Adeyfield Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Adeyfield Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Adeyfield Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Adeyfield Academy is part of AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is The Adeyfield Academy?
The Adeyfield Academy is located at Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE.

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