The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Sam Woodcock (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Agnell's Lane, Grove Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaywood Grove School
Special school · Very close
The Astley Cooper School
Secondary · Very close
Redbourn Park School
Independent · 467m away
Holtsmere End Junior School
Primary · 615m away
Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Primary · 678m away
Hammond Academy
Primary · 706m away
Worldshapers Academy
Independent · 734m away
Brockswood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Maple Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Maple Grove Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maple Grove Primary School?
Maple Grove Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maple Grove Primary School take?
Maple Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Maple Grove Primary School?
Maple Grove Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maple Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Maple Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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