The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Martin Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hazeldell Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2BY
Town setting
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Boxmoor Primary School
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Micklem Primary School
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Lockers Park School
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The Hemel Hempstead School
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Questions parents ask
What is Pixies Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pixies Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pixies Hill Primary School?
Pixies Hill Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pixies Hill Primary School take?
Pixies Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pixies Hill Primary School?
Pixies Hill Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2BY, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pixies Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pixies Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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