Sir John Lawes School
Sir John Lawes School is a secondary school with academy status located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom . It is a state-run school for both males and females between the ages of 11 and 18. The school has close links to two other local secondary schools—Roundwood Park School and St. George's School—as well as the neighbouring Manland Primary School and is active in the community and abroad.Grounds and FacilitiesThe Media and Creative Facilities recognised by their media status comprise of television and media studios including virtual studios and location filming and recording equipment.ValuesThe Sir John Lawes ACE identifies the target values of the school; Achievement in academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and other forms with a focus on teaching and learning. Care for students, staff and others beyond the school community. Excellent standards, manners, honesty, personal integrity and uniform The school encourages international relations through links with partner schools in Zambia, America, France and Germany.The school has an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Dimension Action Plan in which there are clearly defined actions and responsibilities and a section of the School Development Plan is also dedicated to sustainability. Ofsted has rated their ESD work as ‘Outstanding’.AchievementsAcademicSir John Lawes School is classed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and holds 3 specialisms; Media & Arts, Science and Training school status. Over 90% of students make the expected national curriculum level or higher in English, maths and science by the end of Key Stage 3, with all students achieving 5 or more GCSE passes or equivalent and over 80% of students achieve 5 or more GCSE passes at grades A*-C.