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The Hemel Hempstead School

Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX
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The Hemel Hempstead School
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX
1,286 Pupils
1,385 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.70% FSM %
666 Boys
620 Girls
About The Hemel Hempstead School

The Hemel Hempstead School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,286 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,385. Current headteacher: Neil Hassell.

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 Dacorum
Parliamentary Constituency Hemel Hempstead
Ward Boxmoor
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2023
UKPRN 10091669
URN 149500
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Richard Martin Chair of Local Governing Body 23/10/2024 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ondine Achampong Local Governor 25/04/2023 11/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nauman Akbar Local Governor 23/02/2024 22/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Henry Chan Local Governor 31/10/2023 30/10/2027 Elected by parents
Amanda Davis Local Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Fiona Dayton Local Governor 02/04/2024 20/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Carol Felmingham Local Governor 29/04/2016 05/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Hassell Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Liz Kirkbride Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Marsden Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Elected by parents
Richard Martin Local Governor 29/09/2021 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lauren Rayner Local Governor 28/09/2018 06/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Heath Lane Nursery School
0.1 km • Hemel Hempstead
Other
South Hill Primary School
0.1 km • Hemel Hempstead
Other
Boxmoor Primary School
0.56 km • Hemel Hempstead
Other
Lockers Park School
0.57 km • Hemel Hempstead
Other
The Collett School
0.89 km • Hemel Hempstead
Other
Laureate Academy
0.98 km • Hemel Hempstead
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hemel Hempstead School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
The Hemel Hempstead School has 1,286 pupils, with a capacity of 1,385.
The Hemel Hempstead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Hemel Hempstead School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Hemel Hempstead School is Mr Neil Hassell.
The Hemel Hempstead School is at Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Hemel Hempstead School: Has a sixth form.
The Hemel Hempstead School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Neil Hassell
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX
01442390100
www.hhs.herts.sch.uk/
Location
HP1 1TX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149500
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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