The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 27.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Dalton (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: Outstanding
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Shenley Road, Woodhall Farm, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QH
Town setting
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Primary · 1.1km away
Haywood Grove School
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Redbourn Park School
Independent · 1.5km away
Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hammond Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brockswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brockswood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brockswood Primary School?
Brockswood Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brockswood Primary School take?
Brockswood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brockswood Primary School?
Brockswood Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brockswood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brockswood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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