The Astley Cooper School

A good community school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Astley Cooper School.

Hemel Hempstead, HP27HL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.6
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.8%
Continue in education or training
24.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 November 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Agnell's Lane
Hemel Hempstead, HP27HL
Phone
1442394141
Website
astleycooper.herts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117552
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
Website
http://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,055 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
965
Free School Meals
34.9% (337 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
32.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
20.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
32%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
25 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
121
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
965 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Tourism (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect • Responsibility • Resilience"

All children should be free from discrimination and fear in school and have a secure environment in which to learn. Develop lively, imaginative and enquiring minds and the ability to question and argue rationally. Apply themselves to extended tasks and take responsibility for their own learning. Develop physical skills and artistic skills. Acquire understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment in a fast-changing world. Use language and numbers effectively. Develop personal moral values, promote respect for other cultures, religions and ways of life. Develop a concern for the environment and an understanding of the world in which they live and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations. Appreciate that human achievements and aspirations take their place in society in an informed, positive and active way.

Our Religious Education programme is taught throughout the school unless parents/carers exercise their legal right to withdraw students on religious grounds.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes you to The Astley Cooper School, describing it as a good, inclusive and ambitious 11-18 secondary school near Hemel Hempstead. The message emphasizes personal growth, academic excellence, resilience, diversity, and a new state-of-the-art building as part of the school’s ongoing journey.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dragons’ Apprentice The Interact Club Speak Out Challenge Sports Clubs Drama and Dance Clubs Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Facilities

State-of-the-art new building

Curriculum Highlights

Follow the National Curriculum with core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) and foundation subjects (Art, Computing, Geography, History, a Modern Foreign Language, Music, Physical Education, Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE), Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)). PSHE focuses on developing personal, learning and thinking skills, leadership and teamwork, enterprise and creativity, and independence, including collaboration with outside agencies. The curriculum is structured so that knowledge and skills from Key Stage 2 continue through Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, with departments’ schemes of learning built year by year. The school week comprises 25 periods per fortnight and offers enrichment activities beyond the National Curriculum, including clubs, ski trips, Duke of Edinburgh and visits abroad.

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