# Laureate Academy — Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/laureate-academy-20296 ## At a glance - **Type:** Secondary - **Parent rating:** 2.4/5 from 11 published reviews - **Principal:** Ms Ruthie Jacobs ## Contact - **Address:** Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - **Phone:** 01442 404333 - **Website:** https://www.laureate.futureacademies.org/ - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/laureate-academy-20296 ## About Laureate Academy believes every young person has the right to an education that equips them with the skills, knowledge, and habits to lead happy, successful lives. Our mission is to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their full potential. We aspire to create a school filled with joy, excitement, and opportunity - a place students love to come to each day. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2023 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2023 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2023 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2023 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2023 ## Recent parent reviews - **1/5** — A very bad experience for my son.: My son is SEN and this school absolutely destroyed his confidence. He was bullied by one particular teacher. The new headmistress (she has been there a while now) took away many of the reasonable adjustments needed to make my son feel safer at school and he became suicidal. Constant suspensions made him feel sad and not worthy. It’s taken months after removing him from the school to see some improvements in him but he still has very little confidence due to so much rejection. I would go as far t… *(Mar 2025)* - **1/5** — V.BAD: TERRIBLE SCHOOL! VERY BAD! ATTROCIOUS! I WAS IN THIS SCHOOL AND IT WAS INCREDIBLY BAD! THIS SCHOOL SHOULD NOT BE A SCHOOL! HORRIBLE! *(Jul 2023)* - **4/5** — Good but could be better: I am leaving this review anonymously as I have built a good relationship with the school. My son has attended the school for 3 years and is currently in Year 9. The school tries to be the best it possibly can be is making some great changes in the right direction. From what I have been told by my son the lessons are calmer so as a parent that makes me happy. My son had to deal with a fair amount of bullying during his time here leading up to Year 9 however since a change of staff it seems it was… *(Jun 2023)* - **1/5** — This school is totally out of control: Children are getting attacked by other students under the noses of the teaching staff. And the victims are being blamed by the teachers. This school is totally out of control. It needs to be investigated now, these teachers have failed our children. *(May 2023)* - **1/5** — Sad review: Sadly this school has mostly been a terrible experience for my Grandson. If you have a child with special needs of any type then unfortunately, not many teachers are on your side or your child’s side. In fact, a child can become destroyed by the attitude of some teachers to the point of threatening their own lives. I wish I had more positive and good things to say. There have been glimmers of support for him but they are few and far between. *(Apr 2023)* - **5/5** — Excellent School with Outstanding Facilities: I am absolutely thrilled with Laureate Academy. My child has settled in so well and thrives in the supportive environment. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff are always approachable and helpful. My child loves attending the school and enjoys the various clubs and activities on offer, such as the sports teams and drama club. *(Feb 2023)* - **5/5** — Amazing school: My son goes to this school it is amazing and he loves it here not as bad as people say it js *(Jan 2023)* - **4/5** — Good school considering: School had a bad reputation but seems to be on the up. There are some really good staff at the school for pastoral care. Notably Mr Dancer and Mr Benjamin. School is looking very dated but that can’t really be helped unfortunately. Other than that not as bad as people say, it’s been good for my children 😊 *(Sep 2022)* - **5/5** — A School that Truly Lives its Values: I have been thoroughly impressed with Laureate Academy since my child started in Year 7. The school's values of kindness, respect, and hard work are evident in everything they do, from the way the staff interact with the children to the many extracurricular activities on offer. My child has made many friends and loves attending school, which is a testament to the school's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. *(Sep 2022)* - **4/5** — A Good School with Some Areas for Improvement: I have mixed feelings about Laureate Academy. My child attended the school for a few years, and while they had some great experiences, such as participating in the school's sports teams and drama club, I feel that the school could improve in some areas. The facilities are excellent, but I sometimes felt that the school could do more to engage parents and keep them informed about their child's progress. Overall, it's a good school, but there's room for improvement. *(Jun 2022)* ## Other schools in Hemel Hempstead - [The Astley Cooper School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/the-astley-cooper-school-7171) — 1.7/5 (19 reviews) - [The Hemel Hempstead School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/the-hemel-hempstead-school-22619) — 1.5/5 (15 reviews) - [Longdean School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/longdean-school-12724) — 2.1/5 (9 reviews) - [The Adeyfield Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/the-adeyfield-academy-19477) — 3.1/5 (7 reviews) - [Redbourn Park School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/redbourn-park-school-21815) — 1.3/5 (7 reviews) - [Yewtree Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hemel-hempstead/yewtree-primary-school-11577) — 3.9/5 (5 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. 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