The Hemel Hempstead School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hemel Hempstead School
Address: Heath Lane, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane
Town/City: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP1 1TX
Telephone Number: 01442 390100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Scholars' Education Trust
Sponsor: Scholars' Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Neil Hassell
Capacity: 1450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1287 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

Location and administration

URN: 149500
DfE Number: 919/4005
UKPRN: 10091669
UPRN: 200004050853
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Hemel Hempstead (E14001278)
Electoral Ward: Boxmoor (E05004701)

Easting & Northing: 505108E, 206709N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 59.5" N 0° 28' 43.28" W
Plus Code: 9C3XPGXC+WG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Ondine Achampong - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2025.
  • Mr Nauman Akbar - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 February 2028.
  • Mark Allday - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Mr Henry Chan - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Rebecca Corris - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Amanda Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • Ms Fiona Dayton - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2028.
  • Mr Neil Hassell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Liz Kirkbride - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Mr Ian Marsden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Richard Martin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Andy Oates - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Mrs Nicole Proctor - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2030.
  • Lauren Rayner - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Dean Remphrey - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Graeme Snell - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mr Philip Wilkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2030.
  • Mr Gweirydd Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mr Tony Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2025.