Sir John Lawes School

Sir John Lawes School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 42% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £750,057. Over a 12 month period, 634 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

42%

Mathematics

45%

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66

Biology

37%

Chemistry

38%

Physics

32%

Mathematics Further

71%

Psychology

43%

History

61%

Sociology

36%

English Literature

65%

Geography

25%

Economics

34%

Government and Politics

45%

Religious Studies

23%

Art and Design Photography

50%

Art and Design Graphics

75%

Art and Design Textiles

38%

Media Film Tv Studies

36%

French

50%

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

36%

Mathematics

38%

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199

English Language

33%

English Literature

42%

Physics

57%

Chemistry

50%

Biology

63%

Science: Double Award

17%

Geography

56%

Computer Studies Computing

46%

History

52%

Religious Studies

36%

Music

83%

Drama and Theatre Studies

38%

Physical Education Sports Studies

33%

French

49%

German

42%

Spanish

63%

Design and Technology

32%

Art and Design Fine Art

42%

Art and Design Textiles

46%

DandT Food Technology

24%

Film Studies

39%

Media Film Tv Studies

42%

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

634

Anti-social behaviour

163

Violence and sexual offences

168

Vehicle crime

60

Shoplifting

37

Burglary

34

Criminal damage and arson

49

Public order

32

Robbery

6

Theft from the person

8

Other theft

42

Drugs

2

Bicycle theft

14

Other crime

15

Possession of weapons

4

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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