The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Jo Wellbelove (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is South Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Hill Primary School?
South Hill Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Hill Primary School take?
South Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Hill Primary School?
South Hill Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South 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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