The Hemel Hempstead School

The school has a named designated safeguarding lead and a pastoral structure of Form Tutor then Head of Year for student concerns.

“Our designated safeguarding lead is Mr J Heward, Acting Deputy Headteacher.”

First point of contact for student concerns is the Form Tutor, then the Head of Year.

“For all other student concerns, the Form Tutor is usually the first point of contact, and then the Head of Year.”

Sixth form cohort size stated as over 200 students

“a large and thriving Sixth form of over 200 students”

Sixth formers take on leadership roles including house captains, festival organisers, and mentors, with charity fundraising activities

“Sixth Formers are house Captains, organising Music, Dance and Drama festivals every year. They promote charity fundraising activities and act as prefects and mentors for younger students.”

School has a longstanding reputation for sporting excellence and offers a wide range of sports and activities, with students competing at local, regional and national level.

“The Hemel Hempstead School has a long standing reputation for sporting excellence and for the wide range of activities we offer our students. Our students compete in local, regional and national competitions and have the chance to participate in a variety of different sports and activities.”

School has five named core values: Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, Reflection, Resilience

“formed on a foundation of our Values of Respect, Relationships, Responsibility, Reflection and Resilience”

Learning environment described as vibrant with a strong sense of community

“The learning environment is vibrant with a strong sense of community.”

Sixth form offers a broad curriculum including traditional A Levels and applied qualifications

“We are proud to offer a broad curriculum to the Sixth Form including traditional A Level courses and a range of applied qualifications.”

School describes its sixth form as large, with over 200 students

“The Hemel Hempstead school has a large and thriving Sixth form of over 200 students.”

Online sixth form application must be completed by 30 January 2026

“Our online application form will need to be completed by Friday 30th January 2026.”

Dedicated Sixth Form Office contact for admissions advice

“If you need any advice of assistance, please contact our Sixth Form Office on tel: 01442 390100.”

Students go on to universities, apprenticeships, careers, and adventures

“go on to the very best universities, apprenticeships, careers, and adventures”

Quoted text states leaders have ensured pupils access a high-quality education, combining academic curriculum with wider school experiences.

“Leaders have ensured that pupils access a high-quality education. The ‘Hemel Hempstead experience’ combines both the academic curriculum and pupils’ wider school experiences.”