The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 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
- 454
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Haynes (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
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Peascroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8ER
Town setting
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Adeyfield School
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The Adeyfield Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
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Questions parents ask
What is Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School?
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School take?
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School?
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8ER, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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