Is Katherine Warington School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 34th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Katherine Warington School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Katherine Warington School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.6 (England: 46.2). 55.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Katherine Warington School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Katherine Warington School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Katherine Warington School

Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH

Local ranking34th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

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Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 28 February 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 55.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 71.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 175

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1017
Boys: 613 (55%)
Girls: 500 (45%)
SEND: 19.2%
FSM Eligible: 16.5%
EAL: 7.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,702/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.4%
White Other: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 4.3%
Black African: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.5%

72.4%

White British

5.7%

White Other

4.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01582314777

admin@kwschool.co.uk

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Lower Luton Road

Harpenden, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145890
UKPRN: 10083779
Establishment No.: 4030
Trust: HARPENDEN SECONDARY EDUCATION TRUST

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