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Sir John Lawes School
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- Harpenden AL5 4QP
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are very well supported to build their knowledge and skills over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate consistently positive manners, thoughtfulness and excellent behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan for pupils to build subject skills.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers revisit knowledge and help pupils make links in their learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide personalised support so that all pupils can succeed with their learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved in a wide range of school activities and programmes.
Communication: The school maintains regular communication with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils are overwhelmingly positive about their school community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively if it occurs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ensured professional development and resources for staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively if it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have a relentless focus on the safety and well-being of each child.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides an extraordinary choice of clubs, trips and opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy a balanced school life with academic responsibilities and activities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and guidance runs through all aspects of the school's work.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form move on to a range of appropriate destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff are very well trained and provide highly effective support in class for pupils with SEND.
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Sir John Lawes School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1347 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 72% | 48% | 76% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.70% | - | 26.40% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.51 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.73 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 3 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 4 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% 6 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 6 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.59 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 15 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 3 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 3 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 2 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.31 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.71 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.43 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.70% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 170 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.16 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.11 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.2% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 160 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.13 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.03 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.5% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.27 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.60 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.0% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.64 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.37 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.1% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sir John Lawes School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
