The Astley Cooper School
Foundation schoolSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
Headteacher · Mr Ian Tilbury
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Key facts
Pupils914Capacity 1,055
OfstedReport cardInspected 28 April 2026
Free school meals34.3%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 28 April 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Hertfordshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in HertfordshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Dacorum Education Support Centre1.5 mi
- The Adeyfield Academy1.6 mi
- Laureate Academy2.0 mi
- The Hemel Hempstead School2.3 mi
- Longdean School2.3 mi