The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% 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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Daniel Barron (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
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gadebridge Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · Very close
Laureate Academy
Secondary · Very close
The Collett School
Special school · Very close
Lockers Park School
Independent · 509m away
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 814m away
Micklem Primary School
Primary · 828m away
George Street Primary School
Primary · 910m away
South Hill Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Questions parents ask
What is Gade Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gade Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gade Valley Primary School?
Gade Valley Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gade Valley Primary School take?
Gade Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gade Valley Primary School?
Gade Valley Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gade Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gade Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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