The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
1% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Joshua Swift (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Boxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLaureate Academy
Secondary · 708m away
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 750m away
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Primary · 783m away
Gade Valley Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Oakleaf Primary
Primary · 831m away
Chaulden Junior School
Primary · 871m away
The Collett School
Special school · 882m away
Lockers Park School
Independent · 891m away
Questions parents ask
What is Micklem Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Micklem Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Micklem Primary School?
Micklem Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Micklem Primary School take?
Micklem Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Micklem Primary School?
Micklem Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Micklem Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Micklem Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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