For over 80 years Sir John Lawes School has been delivering an outstanding education for all students in our care and I hope within these pages you will discover something of how we combine the best of traditional values with the very latest in teaching methods and technologies.

Our sixth form students are role models who model these standards, take on leadership responsibilities and make a real difference to the overall running of the school. The Sixth Form team are here to support you through your Sixth Form journey.

Welcome to Sir John Lawes School. With over 80 years’ experience of providing exceptional learning for all, students at SJL are offered a true ‘education for a changing world’. We excel in supporting each and every student to develop their individual talents and to achieve more than they could imagine.

Sir John Lawes School is a mixed state secondary school with academy status in Harpenden, United Kingdom.

Sir John Lawes School is a mixed state secondary school with academy status in Harpenden, United Kingdom.

Admissions to Sir John Lawes School, including for students with education, health and care plans, disabilities and Looked after Children, are handled by the Local Education Authority. A copy of our Admissions Policy can be found on the school website.

Sir John Lawes School is a mixed state secondary school with academy status in Harpenden, United Kingdom.

Sir John Lawes School is a mixed state secondary school with academy status in Harpenden, United Kingdom.

I have previously held several positions on school Governing Bodies, having been Chair of Governors at Batford Nursery School for 9 years and an additional Governor at schools in St Albans. I am currently also Chair of Governors at Manland Primary School.

Welcome to the Lettings section of our school website. We are pleased to offer a broad range of facilities for hire to the community including our separate purposed built Sports Hall. We are conveniently situated in the centre of Harpenden and all …