Harpenden Academy is a free schools serving families in Harpenden and the wider Hertfordshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school caters for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, providing learning across the full primary phase.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 04 February 2025, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.