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Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Sir John Lawes School
Sir John Lawes School is a academy converter in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The school has 1,356 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–18 1,356 PupilsURN 137270
Ofsted Report
1
Outstanding
Inspected March 2023
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Sixth FormOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
62.7↑ +17pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
75.5%↑ +31pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
95.6%↑ +3pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
17.7↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
8.9%↓ -15pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
8.9%↑ +3pp
Teacher Turnover
1,356 / 1,200
113%
Capacity
Surplus
+£1,395,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Sir John Lawes School is a academy converter in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. The school has 1,356 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Philip Newbery
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
08:40 – 12:50
Telephone
01582760043
Website
Address
Harpenden, AL5 4QP
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
The School Day
08:40
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
10:30
Lunch Break
Lunch service and play
12:50
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 32 available
Art
Athletics
Badminton
Band
Basketball
Choir
Computing
Cricket
Dance
Debating
Drama
Duke Of Edinburgh
Football
French
Gardening
German
Gymnastics
Hockey
Minecraft
Music
Netball
Photography
Reading
Robotics
Rounders
Rugby
Science
Spanish
Stem
Tennis
Textiles
Young Enterprise
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Teaching School Hub
Recognised achievement
Eco Schools
Environmental sustainability
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Fleece
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Gold
Grey
Navy Blue
Royal Blue
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Tracksuit
Trainers