The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Katie Atkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Aycliffe Drive, Aycliffe Drive Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6LJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Aycliffe Drive Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aycliffe Drive Primary School?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aycliffe Drive Primary School take?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aycliffe Drive Primary School?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aycliffe Drive Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Aycliffe Drive Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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