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Sir John Lawes School

Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP
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Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden, AL5 4QP
1,356 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
8.90% FSM %
731 Boys
625 Girls
About Sir John Lawes School

Sir John Lawes School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,356 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Philip Newbery.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Ward Harpenden East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034783
URN 137270
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Katherine Wilmshurst Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2021 17/11/2029 Elected by parents
Sarah Amexheta Local Governor 25/01/2026 24/01/2030 Elected by parents
Ms Sarah Austin Local Governor 27/01/2021 26/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Vicky Clark Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Leila Guerra Local Governor 19/11/2022 19/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ayodele Ibironke Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Elizabeth Montgomery Local Governor 20/11/2018 19/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Phil Newbery Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Robertson Local Governor 25/01/2022 24/01/2026 Elected by parents
Rob Spink Local Governor 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Stevens Local Governor 16/05/2016 15/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Eranda Wickramasinghe Local Governor 19/03/2024 25/04/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Manland Primary School
0.17 km • Harpenden
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St George's School
0.53 km • Harpenden
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Batford Nursery School
0.74 km • Harpenden
Other
Sauncey Wood Primary School
0.82 km • Harpenden
Other
Crabtree Junior School
0.83 km • Harpenden
Other
Crabtree Infants' School
0.85 km • Harpenden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir John Lawes School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Sir John Lawes School has 1,356 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Sir John Lawes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sir John Lawes School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sir John Lawes School is Mr Philip Newbery.
Sir John Lawes School is at Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Sir John Lawes School: Has a sixth form.
Sir John Lawes School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Philip Newbery
Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP
01582760043
www.sjl.herts.sch.uk
Location
AL5 4QP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137270
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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