The Adeyfield Academy
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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68th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.0/10 against 686 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.2 · 17 | 30% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.97 · 3 | 25% | 0.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.7 · 14 | 10% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Adeyfield Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. In 2024/25, 22.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.97 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, The Scholars' Programme, and instrumental lessons. Sports include Rugby Union, Netball, Football, Basketball, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, and Cross Country. Arts provision features orchestras and music ensembles. A skiing trip to Italy is offered, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 858 pupils against a stated capacity of 848. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below the national benchmark? How
What Ofsted said about The Adeyfield Academy
Overview
The Adeyfield Academy is described as a "close-knit school community" where pupils are "well known and well cared for by staff." Leaders have established high expectations for behaviour and personal presentation, resulting in a positive environment where pupils "behave sensibly" and show respect. The report highlights that standards of work are improving, with significant progress made in curriculum planning and pupil resilience since the school’s conversion to an academy.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "consistent routines and knowledgeable teaching," with curriculum plans that "match national expectations" and are constructed in a "logical order."
- Character and resilience are "developed very well," supported by effective assemblies and form tutor time that promote understanding of personal development issues.
- Working relationships in classrooms are "strong, characterised by mutual respect," ensuring that "very few lessons are interrupted by misbehaviour."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with work adapted to ensure they can "access and participate in learning activities."
- Attendance has improved over the past year, and an "increasing range of extra-curricular activities" supports pupils’ confidence and articulation.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure feedback clearly identifies what needs to be improved, rather than just praising pupils for "completion of activities."
- Leaders, governors and trustees must continue their "sharp focus on improving attendance," particularly for those who are persistently absent.
- Progress in some curriculum areas, "particularly in science," has been slower, requiring continued work to ensure the planned curriculum is "taught consistently well."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with all necessary checks made and staff demonstrating an "accurate understanding of how and when to make referrals."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 29.2 |
| 2024/25 | 35.1 |
| 2025/26 | 38.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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