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John F Kennedy Catholic School

Academy converter · Hemel Hempstead · HP1 2PH

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,073

Local authority

Hertfordshire

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, 1,073 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.9%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Hemel Hempstead
50
Secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead
6
Academies among open schools in Hemel Hempstead
26% (13)
Open schools in HP1
17
Secondary in HP1
3
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

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    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.2 miles away

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  • Longdean School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hemel Hempstead · HP3 8JB · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

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  • Ashlyns School

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    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
149743

Location

Address
Hollybush Lane
Postcode
HP1 2PH
Town
Hemel Hempstead
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,073
Boys / girls
562 / 511
School capacity
1,243
Capacity fill
1,073 / 1,243 (86%)
Free school meals
16.9%
FSM pupils
151
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Academy trust: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01442266150
Website
http://www.jfk.herts.sch.uk/

Official links