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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

The HP1 postcode district, in and around Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Within 2 miles of its middle there are 24 state primary schools; within 5 miles, 8 state secondary schools.

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The middle of HP1 is the average position of the 30 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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State primary schools near HP1

24 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of HP1, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Boxmoor Primary School

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.40 miles

    69of 100

    Places reached 0.54 miles in 2026 · 0.40 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16 of 20 points

      0.40 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.54 miles away; this school is 0.40 miles from the middle of HP1, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Rose's Catholic Infant School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Hemel Hempstead · 0.49 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.49 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      0.49 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 7.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Pixies Hill Primary School

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.60 miles

    65of 100

    Places reached 0.82 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.60 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14 of 20 points

      0.60 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.82 miles away; this school is 0.60 miles from the middle of HP1, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Micklem Primary School

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.24 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 1.61 miles in 2026 · 0.24 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.61 miles away; this school is 0.24 miles from the middle of HP1, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 5.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Hammond Academy

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 1.8 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.8 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 19.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Gade Valley Primary School

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.49 miles

    58of 100

    0.49 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · places reached 0.32 miles in 2026

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      0.49 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters9.4 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.32 miles away; this school is 0.49 miles from the middle of HP1, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.65 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.65 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.5 of 20 points

      0.65 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 6.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hobletts Manor Junior School

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 1.8 miles

    55of 100

    Results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · absence 4.6% (similar schools 5.8%)

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Oakleaf Primary

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.45 miles

    53of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.45 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters0.2 of 20 points

      Better than 1% of 14,817 state schools in England: 24% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.5 of 20 points

      0.45 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 9.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Lime Walk Primary School

    State primary · Hemel Hempstead · 1.6 miles

    52of 100

    Places reached 4.50 miles in 2024 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · absence 5.9% (similar schools 5.8%)

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 14,817 state schools in England: 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.6 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2024 the last Reception place went to a home 4.50 miles away; this school is 1.64 miles from the middle of HP1, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near HP1

8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of HP1, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Ashlyns School

    State secondary · Berkhamsted · 3.1 miles

    69of 100

    Places reached 3.82 miles in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.36 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.4 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.82 miles away; this school is 3.14 miles from the middle of HP1, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 14.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. The Hemel Hempstead School

    State secondary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.62 miles

    68of 100

    Places reached 0.81 miles in 2026 · 0.62 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.5 of 20 points

      0.62 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.81 miles away; this school is 0.62 miles from the middle of HP1, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Laureate Academy

    State secondary · Hemel Hempstead · 0.40 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.40 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.4 of 20 points

      0.40 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 87.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. John F Kennedy Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Hemel Hempstead · 0.53 miles

    59of 100

    0.53 miles · results: top 40% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters12.1 of 20 points

      Top 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.9 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 151 of 169. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Kings Langley School

    State secondary · Kings Langley · 2.9 miles

    59of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · places reached 2.22 miles in 2026 · results: top 46% in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.3 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters13.8 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.22 miles away; this school is 2.92 miles from the middle of HP1, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 10.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. The Adeyfield Academy

    State secondary · Hemel Hempstead · 1.8 miles

    40of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.8 miles · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 40
    • Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points

      Better than 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.97 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.8 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters2.4 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.95 miles away; this school is 1.79 miles from the middle of HP1, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 36.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Longdean School

    State secondary · Hemel Hempstead · 2.2 miles

    40of 100

    2.2 miles · classes of 22 on average · results: better than 27% of schools in England

    How it scored 40
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.1 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.86 miles away; this school is 2.22 miles from the middle of HP1, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 12.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. The Astley Cooper School

    State secondary · Hemel Hempstead · 2.4 miles

    28of 100

    2.4 miles · classes of 20 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 28
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.60 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of HP1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.11 miles away; this school is 2.36 miles from the middle of HP1, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 40.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works

Each school gets a score out of 100. Every factor you care about scores the school from 0 to 1 on a published figure, and counts in proportion to how much you said it matters. The points under each school add up to its score.

A figure we do not hold counts at the middle, 0.5, and the school's reasons say so. Ties go to the nearer school. Special schools and colleges are not listed.

Sources: DfE school performance tables; Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate; councils' offer-day figures; DfE applications and offers; DfE pupil absence, suspensions and class sizes; DfE Get Information about Schools.

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