Sir John Lawes School
Sir John Lawes School is a secondary located in Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,347 pupils on roll.
Sir John Lawes School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Hertfordshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1347
Number of Boys: 729
Number of Girls: 618
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 8.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-23
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-05-22
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Newbery
Phone: 01582760043
Website: http://www.sjl.herts.sch.uk
Location: Manland Way
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sir John Lawes School
What is the Ofsted rating of Sir John Lawes School?
Sir John Lawes School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Sir John Lawes School admit?
Sir John Lawes School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Sir John Lawes School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Sir John Lawes School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Sir John Lawes School?
Sir John Lawes School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Sir John Lawes School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Sir John Lawes School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Sir John Lawes School?
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