The Astley Cooper School

About The Astley Cooper School

The Astley Cooper School is a community school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 947 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.5 (2025/26). 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

947 / 1,055 (90%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 November 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL

Phone

01442394141

Headteacher

Sam Orsborne

Website

http://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Astley Cooper School?

The Astley Cooper School is a community school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Astley Cooper School have?

The Astley Cooper School has 947 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Astley Cooper School's Ofsted rating?

The Astley Cooper School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021).

How does The Astley Cooper School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Astley Cooper School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.5 in 2025/26.

Where is The Astley Cooper School?

The Astley Cooper School is located at St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL.