Schools in Harpenden
There are 20 schools in Harpenden on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 13 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Hertfordshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Harpenden (13)
- Crabtree Infants' SchoolAcademy converter · AL5 5PU
- Crabtree Junior SchoolAcademy converter · AL5 5PU
- Harpenden AcademyFree schools · AL5 4EL
- High Beeches Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL5 5SD
- Manland Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL5 4QW
- Roundwood Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL5 3AD
- Sauncey Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL5 5HL
- St Dominic Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · AL5 1PF
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · AL5 2TP
- The Grove Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · AL5 1QD
- The Grove Junior SchoolCommunity school · AL5 1QB
- The Lea Primary School and NurseryCommunity school · AL5 4LE
- Wood End SchoolCommunity school · AL5 3EF
Secondary schools in Harpenden (4)
- Katherine Warington SchoolFree schools · AL5 5FH
- Roundwood Park SchoolAcademy converter · AL5 3AE
- Sir John Lawes SchoolAcademy converter · AL5 4QP
- St George's SchoolAcademy converter · AL5 4TD
Nursery schools in Harpenden (1)
- Batford Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · AL5 5BQ
Other phases in Harpenden (2)
- St Hilda's SchoolOther independent school · AL5 2ES
- The King's SchoolOther independent school · AL5 4DU
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Harpenden?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 20 open schools with a Harpenden address (as of 5 June 2026), including 13 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Harpenden guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Harpenden?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.