The Astley Cooper School is a secondary community school in Hemel Hempstead, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Astley Cooper School has a Progress 8 score of -0.60 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 37.2, 49% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D+.
The school has 947 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.1%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.7%.
After leaving The Astley Cooper School, student destinations include 32% going on to university and 12% entering apprenticeships.
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The Astley Cooper School has a Progress 8 score of -0.60, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 37.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
49% of students at The Astley Cooper School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Astley Cooper School achieve an average A-Level grade of D+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Astley Cooper School has an overall absence rate of 12.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Astley Cooper School is 22.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Astley Cooper School has 947 pupils on roll.
32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Astley Cooper School, 32% go on to university and 12% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Astley Cooper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Astley Cooper School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Astley Cooper School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
130/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
61/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Hemel Hempstead area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.