The Hemel Hempstead School

About The Hemel Hempstead School

The Hemel Hempstead School is an academy converter in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,286 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 (2025/26). 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,286 / 1,450 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2022

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 2 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

Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX

Phone

01442390100

Headteacher

Neil Hassell

Website

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

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Hemel Hempstead School?

The Hemel Hempstead School is an academy converter in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Hemel Hempstead School have?

The Hemel Hempstead School has 1,286 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Hemel Hempstead School's Ofsted rating?

The Hemel Hempstead School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022).

How does The Hemel Hempstead School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Hemel Hempstead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Hemel Hempstead School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Hemel Hempstead School is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Hemel Hempstead School?

The Hemel Hempstead School is located at Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX.