The Astley Cooper School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Astley Cooper School
Address: St Agnell's Lane
Town/City: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP2 7HL
Telephone Number: 01442 394141
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ian Tilbury
Capacity: 1055
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 914 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

Location and administration

URN: 117552
DfE Number: 919/4499
UKPRN: 10006587
UPRN: 100081177143
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Hemel Hempstead (E14001278)
Electoral Ward: Grovehill (E05004704)

Easting & Northing: 507193E, 209709N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 35.15" N 0° 26' 51.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQHG2+HX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Anne James - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mr Asad Khan - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
  • Mr Thomas Klymkiw - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mr Jason Lee - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Ms Daksha Mistry - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Moore - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Headteacher Sam Orsborne - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Vinesh Patel - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Ms Zoe Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Headteacher Ian Tilbury - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2031.