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Education
A comprehensive guide to primary, secondary and sixth-form education in Hemel Hempstead — including OFSTED ratings, catchment areas and school transport.
Ages 4–11
Hemel Hempstead has a strong selection of primary schools across the town. The table below highlights key schools with their latest OFSTED ratings and approximate catchment distances.
| School | Area | OFSTED |
|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Primary School | Boxmoor | Good |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Berkhamsted Road | Good |
| George Street Primary School | Town Centre | Good |
| Greenway Primary & Nursery School | Berkhamsted Road | Good |
| Hammond Academy | Leverstock Green | Good |
| Holtsmere End Infant & Nursery School | Woodhall Farm | Good |
| Jupiter Community Free School | Adeyfield | Good |
| Leverstock Green C of E Primary | Leverstock Green | Good |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | Pixies Hill | Good |
| St Cuthbert Mayne RC Primary | Gravel Hill | Good |
| Tudor Primary School | Adeyfield | Good |
Ages 11–18
Six secondary schools serve the Hemel Hempstead area, several offering sixth-form provision. All operate under the comprehensive system.
| School | OFSTED | Sixth Form |
|---|---|---|
| The Hemel Hempstead School | Good | |
| Adeyfield Academy | Good | — |
| Cavendish School | Good | |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School | Good | |
| Astley Cooper School | Good | — |
| Longdean School | Good |
Admissions
School admissions in Hertfordshire follow a set of oversubscription criteria. Here’s what you need to know when choosing where to live.
Most community schools use straight-line distance from home to school gate as the primary criterion after SEN and looked-after children.
Siblings of current pupils are typically given priority. Check each school's admissions policy for exact rules.
Catholic and Church of England schools may prioritise applicants who regularly attend a place of worship within the parish or diocese.
Moving to the area mid-year? Contact Hertfordshire County Council's admissions team to apply for available places.
Getting There
Hertfordshire County Council provides subsidised school bus routes for pupils living more than 2 miles (primary) or 3 miles (secondary) from their nearest school.
Many primary schools are within walking distance of residential areas. The council's Safe Routes to School programme maps the safest walking and cycling paths.
Post-16 students can access discounted bus passes through Arriva and Intalink schemes for travel to sixth forms and colleges across Hertfordshire.
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