Y7 to Y11

Why choose Laureate Academy?

We recognise that, as a parent, choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions we make. We need to ensure that we select the right school because we are entrusting our children into its care for the next 5 to 7 years. At Laureate Academy, we are committed to working with parents to ensure we can offer the best possible school for your children.

Laureate Academy is a school characterised by high academic standards, robust pastoral care and a co-curricular programme that is second-to-none. Students here benefit from teaching by subject specialists who are superbly well-qualified to teach and inspire their students to love learning as much as they do. Students are known for the individuals they are and are supported here by a range of people in the pastoral team, including their tutors, Heads of Years and Behaviour Support Officers. Laureate Academy has designated staff who work closely with children and families to support the transition to secondary school and ensure all students feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

One of the defining features of a Laureate Academy education is the breadth of opportunities we offer our students through our co-curricular programme and, with scores of clubs and societies on offer to them, there are numerous ways for students to develop their resilience and confidence, their ability to work independently and as part of a team. See the co-curricular/enrichment programme available here.

All in all, we aim to deliver the transformative education every one of our students deserve – an education that will lead to success while they are with us and long after they have left us.

What does it mean to be a part of Future Academies?

Future Academies was established to improve the life chances of children through an education that is built on the importance of knowledge-rich teaching by subject experts and of raising the aspirations of all. Our family of schools has built a reputation of achieving the highest standards for all our students.

At Future we want children to leave school with the capabilities to lead a life of choice, opportunity having achieved Libertas Per Cultum. To make this happen, we know children need both academic achievement and strength of character. Underpinning both achievement and character in schools is the work of everyone in our organisation creating and culturing an inclusive community for all learners.

The name ‘Future’ is important to us because the education we provide today is to ensure all our children can achieve the best in their future lives. We are an inclusive community where all children are welcomed and challenged to be the best they can be. With the support of our sponsors, Future, we are able to engage with the best teachers, the best universities and a wide range of the most prominent employers in the country to ensure that all children are equipped with the knowledge and desire to be the best in whatever path they wish to follow in their futures.

Our Guiding Principles

1. Challenging Curriculum - Please find here the link to our curriculum.
2. Excellent Pastoral Care - Please find here the link to key staff.
3. Fantastic Enrichment Opportunities - Please find here the link to our enrichment offer.

Useful Links 

1. Term Dates
2. Prospectus
3. Year 6 Transition

Join our Year 7 Cohort

Applications should be submitted through the Hertfordshire Council website. Applications to start school in September 2026 need to be submitted by the 31st October 2025. You will be notified by Hertfordshire Council on the 2nd March 2026 if your application is successful.

Key admissions dates:

• 1st September 2025: Online application system opens
• 31st October 2025: Deadline for applications
• 2nd December 2025: Last date to:
  • submit reasons for making a late application and for that application to be considered ‘on time’
  • notify us of a change of address and for that address to be taken into account for allocation day.
  Please refer to the online admission pages for more detail about these processes. 
• 30th January 2026: Last date to make a late application to be considered for allocation day. 
• 2nd March 2026: Allocation Day. School places are offered. 

If you have any questions about the admission process, please don’t hesitate to get in contact. 

In-Year Admissions 

If your child is currently of secondary school age and you would like to apply for a place at Laureate Academy, please complete the following application form: In Year Admissions Form.

If you would like to make a request for a child out of year group please complete the attached form here.

Admissions Policy

For in-year admissions and appeals please see our admissions arrangements policies here. 

Appeals

If you have not been offered a place following an in-year application, the law entitles you to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. For more information or to submit an appeal for in-year admissions, click here.