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Laureate Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Laureate Academy
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- Dacorum HP1 3DW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils study an ambitious curriculum and leave with a suitable foundation for future study or employment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, and bullying is effectively managed when it occurs.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have the subject knowledge they need to deliver the curriculum well due to high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan for progression effectively and use questioning to inform next steps.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not adapt their teaching well enough to meet all pupils' needs, affecting some pupils' achievements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Most leaders engage well with staff and consider their workload and well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken action to improve behaviour and attendance, though more work is needed for consistency.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive comprehensive training and follow clear systems for reporting concerns, maintaining detailed records.
Extracurricular Offerings: The curriculum includes an impressive range of clubs, trips, and visits, enhancing learning experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students value taking on leadership roles and supporting younger pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students visit universities and participate in broadening horizons week, preparing them well for future stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strategies are in place for SEND support, but some teachers do not make necessary adaptations consistently.
Subjects Offered: Students in sixth form can study a range of mostly academic qualifications. Pupils study Latin from Year 7.
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Laureate Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 752 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.95 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.5 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.71 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.5 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Laureate Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
