Sir John Lawes School

Sir John Lawes School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 36% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £811,130. Over a 12 month period, 613 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

36%

Mathematics

44%

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50

Biology

26%

Chemistry

23%

Physics

25%

Mathematics Further

78%

Psychology

36%

History

53%

Sociology

35%

English Literature

37%

Geography

25%

Economics

33%

Government and Politics

50%

Religious Studies

50%

Art and Design Fine Art

67%

Art and Design Photography

50%

Art and Design Graphics

50%

Drama and Theatre Studies

40%

Media Film Tv Studies

37%

French

30%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

38%

Mathematics

41%

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200

English Language

35%

English Literature

43%

Physics

65%

Chemistry

69%

Biology

68%

Science: Double Award

11%

Geography

49%

Computer Studies Computing

64%

History

46%

Religious Studies

44%

Music

71%

Drama and Theatre Studies

37%

Physical Education Sports Studies

40%

French

38%

German

50%

Spanish

50%

Design and Technology

15%

Art and Design Fine Art

42%

Art and Design Textiles

43%

DandT Food Technology

6%

Film Studies

54%

Media Film Tv Studies

38%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

613

Anti-social behaviour

143

Violence and sexual offences

139

Vehicle crime

64

Shoplifting

66

Burglary

27

Criminal damage and arson

43

Public order

23

Robbery

9

Theft from the person

5

Other theft

57

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

23

Other crime

8

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mr Philip Newbery

Local Authority: Hertfordshire

Telephone: 1582760043

Website: www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

Address: Manland Way, null, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

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