Sir John Lawes School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Harpenden, AL5 4QP
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 7% in England
3 of 13 in St Albans
Pupils
1,373
First preferences per place
1.39
2026/27
Absence
4.2%
2024/25
A level average
B+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | 62.3 | 62.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72% | 76% | 76% | |
| Average English grade | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 75% | 75% | 77% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.79 | 0.79 | — |
87% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St George's School · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
- Katherine Warington School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Roundwood Park School · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 8% in England
- Townsend Church of England School · 3.4 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- St Albans Girls' School · 3.7 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
- Sandringham School · 3.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
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The neighbourhood
Sir John Lawes School is in Harpenden East (typical home £785,000, crime very low).
What is Sir John Lawes School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Lawes School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Sir John Lawes School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sir John Lawes School is in the top 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.