Compare Dacorum Education Support Centre and Roman Fields Academy and The Collett School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Dacorum Education Support Centre (Not applicable) in Hemel Hempstead; Roman Fields Academy (Not applicable) in Hemel Hempstead; The Collett School (Not applicable) in Hemel Hempstead — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dacorum Education Support Centre, Roman Fields Academy and The Collett School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit, academy alternative provision converter and community special school type located around Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dacorum Education Support Centre), published Feb 2013. The lowest is 2 (The Collett School), published Nov 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Roman Fields Academy (Jan 2019). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 30–35%, range 10–15%–50–55%; all within the JAMES MARKS ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Dacorum Education Support Centre HP2 4HS	Roman Fields Academy HP3 0DF	The Collett School HP1 1TQ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4HS	Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0DF	Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1TQ
Latest Ofsted	1 14 Feb 2013	1 21 Jan 2019	2 20 Nov 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	40	128
Capacity utilisation	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	JAMES MARKS ACADEMY TRUST	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.desc.herts.sch.uk	www.romanfields.herts.sch.uk	www.collett.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01442247476	01442256915	01442398988
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dacorum Education Support Centre

HP2 4HS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4HS
Ofsted: 1 14 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.desc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01442247476

Roman Fields Academy

HP3 0DF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 0DF
Ofsted: 1 21 Jan 2019
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: JAMES MARKS ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.romanfields.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01442256915

The Collett School

HP1 1TQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP1 1TQ
Ofsted: 2 20 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.collett.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01442398988

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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