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OpenSecondaryURN 117552

The Astley Cooper School

Community school · Hemel Hempstead · HP2 7HL

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

914

Local authority

Hertfordshire

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 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 community school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, 914 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.3%.

Open schools in Hemel Hempstead
50
Secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead
6
Academies among open schools in Hemel Hempstead
26% (13)
Open schools in HP2
19
Secondary in HP2
2
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.

Compare with theseAll in Hemel HempsteadNear HP2

Overview

School type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
117552

Location

Address
St Agnell's Lane
Postcode
HP2 7HL
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
914
Boys / girls
469 / 445
School capacity
1,055
Capacity fill
914 / 1,055 (87%)
Free school meals
34.3%
FSM pupils
282
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community school

Contact

Telephone
01442394141
Website
http://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk

Official links