The Adeyfield Academy is a co-educational comprehensive school in Hemel Hempstead for 11-18 old students.

The Adeyfield Academy is a warm, welcoming school that is part of the Ambition Education Trust. Students are admitted at the age of 11+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria below. The main principle of admission to The Adeyfield Academy is to maintain the integrity of the character of the school providing a superb breadth of learning opportunities for young people in the community of Hemel Hempstead. Applications are welcome from parents whose children are likely to make a full and committed contribution to the life of the school, and to benefit from the additional opportunities provided. View our transition video below.

The published admission number (PAN) for Year 7 for September 2025 will be 180.

Determined Admission Arrangements for 2025-26 are available at the bottom of this page.

To apply for a place at The Adeyfield Academy, please visit the Hertfordshire County Council website here.

Open Evening 

Thank you for the support and encouragement you have given our child during their first year at Adeyfield. Thanks to you, I have seen them grow in confidence and self-belief, and could not be happier with the start they have made to their secondary school journey. So thank you.

- Year 7 Parent (2024)

Enjoy watching our Open Evening video below which gives a flavour of our school community.

Year 7 Transition into The Adeyfield Academy

 

Post 16 Admissions

6th Form Admissions Information can be found here.

In Year Admissions

Parents who move into the area during the year and wish to apply for a place should contact Admissions at County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertfordshire. Telephone: 0300 1234043

In Year Appeals

SCHOOL APPEALS AND REVIEWS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION/REMINDERS

Hertfordshire County Council have issued updated information/reminders regarding school appeals and reviews. The appeals timetable can be viewed as an attachment below.

Foreign National Children

More guidance information on school applications for foreign national children and children resident outside England can be found on the DfE website here.