Sir John Lawes School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Manland Way, AL5 4QP |
| URN | 137270 |
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School Census
| Total | 1342 |
| Girls/Boys | 612/730 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.6%/54.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 98 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/03/2023 | Outstanding |
| 27/02/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 71% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 84% |
| Entering EBacc | 50% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.5 |
| Progress 8 | 0.78 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.73 |
| Progress 8 | 0.77 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 766 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 313 |
| As third preference | 166 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 786 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 308 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 834 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 296 |
| As third preference | 233 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 746 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 292 |
| As third preference | 192 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 768 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 321 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 870 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 334 |
| As third preference | 182 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 867 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 322 |
| As third preference | 176 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 811 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 287 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 822 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 269 |
| As third preference | 164 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 878 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 306 |
| As third preference | 170 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 786 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 269 |
| As third preference | 152 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |