Sir John Lawes School

Sir John Lawes School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 38% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £864,974. Over a 12 month period, 672 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

38%

Mathematics

54%

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59

Biology

13%

Chemistry

32%

Physics

44%

Mathematics Further

50%

Psychology

35%

History

53%

Sociology

48%

English Literature

56%

Geography

24%

Economics

46%

Government and Politics

75%

Religious Studies

63%

Art and Design Graphics

71%

Drama and Theatre Studies

50%

Media Film Tv Studies

50%

Music

57%

French

56%

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

43%

Mathematics

46%

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191

English Language

40%

English Literature

39%

Physics

65%

Chemistry

51%

Biology

62%

Science: Double Award

11%

Geography

50%

Additional Mathematics

57%

Computer Studies Computing

55%

History

63%

Religious Studies

44%

Music

75%

Drama and Theatre Studies

28%

Physical Education Sports Studies

42%

French

68%

German

77%

Spanish

44%

Design and Technology

28%

Art and Design Fine Art

54%

Art and Design Textiles

56%

DandT Food Technology

53%

Film Studies

48%

Media Film Tv Studies

35%

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

672

Anti-social behaviour

134

Violence and sexual offences

177

Vehicle crime

85

Shoplifting

45

Burglary

38

Criminal damage and arson

79

Public order

22

Robbery

3

Theft from the person

7

Other theft

38

Drugs

17

Bicycle theft

10

Other crime

14

Possession of weapons

3

Headteacher: Mr Philip Newbery

Local Authority: Hertfordshire

Telephone: 01582760043

Website: www.sjl.herts.sch.uk

Address: Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

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