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Facts About Harpenden Schools
  • 8,826 pupils are attending 19 schools in Harpenden in 2024/25. This includes 17 state funded and 2 independent schools.
  • The top ranked schools in Harpenden are St George's School, Sir John Lawes School, and Roundwood Park School. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.
  • In Harpenden schools, 19.09% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 7.42%.
  • 60.4% of pupils in Harpenden achieved 5 or more grades in GCSEs 2023 as compared with england average of 30.03%.

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2 Private Schools

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Students in Harpenden

By phase of education

  • Nursery
    82
  • Primary
    3,631
  • Secondary
    5,195
  • Special
    193
  • 8,826
    Total students
    4,524 boys4,302 girls
  • € 6467.27 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 8701

Teachers in Harpenden

  • 19 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 713
    Total teachers
  • 312
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 44684.11
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 44873.04
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 2 schools are free in Harpenden. 25.5% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 8,826 pupils.

Total 0.08% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Harpenden. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

St George's School is Largest school in Harpenden with 1,384 pupils.