Compare The Adeyfield Academy and The Astley Cooper School and The Hemel Hempstead School

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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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 secondary schools: The Adeyfield Academy (Secondary) in Hemel Hempstead; The Astley Cooper School (Secondary) in Hemel Hempstead; The Hemel Hempstead School (Secondary) in Hemel Hempstead — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Adeyfield Academy, The Astley Cooper School and The Hemel Hempstead School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, community school and academy converter type located around Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Adeyfield Academy), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Adeyfield Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,050, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST and SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	The Adeyfield Academy HP2 4DE	The Astley Cooper School HP2 7HL	The Hemel Hempstead School HP1 1TX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4DE	Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 7HL	Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 1TX
Latest Ofsted	2 2 Mar 2023	2 16 Jan 2022	2 1 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	848	1055	1385
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST	Hertfordshire (919)	SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.adeyfieldschool.org	www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk	www.hhs.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01442406020	01442394141	01442390100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Adeyfield Academy

HP2 4DE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4DE
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.adeyfieldschool.org
Telephone: 01442406020

The Astley Cooper School

HP2 7HL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7HL
Ofsted: 2 16 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01442394141

The Hemel Hempstead School

HP1 1TX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP1 1TX
Ofsted: 2 1 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01442390100

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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.