The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 24.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Matt Beach (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | 30 June 2010
Full inspection
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3BT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School?
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School take?
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School?
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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