The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 35.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma McGuigan (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7JZ
Town setting
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Redbourn Park School
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Aycliffe Drive Primary School
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Hammond Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holtsmere End Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Holtsmere End Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holtsmere End Junior School?
Holtsmere End Junior School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holtsmere End Junior School take?
Holtsmere End Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holtsmere End Junior School?
Holtsmere End Junior School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7JZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holtsmere End Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Holtsmere End Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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