The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Neysa Claridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9QJ
Town setting
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Woodfield School
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Questions parents ask
What is Belswains Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belswains Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Belswains Primary School?
Belswains Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belswains Primary School take?
Belswains Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Belswains Primary School?
Belswains Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belswains Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Belswains Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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