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 (103% 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 432
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Emily Birch (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 695m away
Micklem Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Gade Valley Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Laureate Academy
Secondary · 835m away
The Collett School
Special school · 977m away
Lockers Park School
Independent · 1.2km away
George Street Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oakleaf Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery currently has 432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery take?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3JY, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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