Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Rickmansworth, WD3 4BT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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43rd of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 3,672 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lets Go Tennis, Shogun Karate, Zumba, Activ8 Gymnastics, and Mini tennis.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Overview
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a school with a "palpable" sense of community, where pupils exhibit "excellent" behaviour and are "confident and friendly." Leaders have embedded a vision for high-quality education, resulting in an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent manners" and a strong ethos of kindness, with older pupils looking out for younger ones.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," ensuring pupils build strong foundations and achieve well, particularly in reading and writing.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "highly effective support" and learn well across the curriculum.
- Attendance is high, and staff skilfully support punctuality while removing barriers to attendance.
- Governors "support and challenge the school effectively," playing a key role in creating a highly positive culture.
Areas to improve
- Staff should receive support to ensure that when pupils practise what they have been taught, their learning is structured and checked effectively to address misconceptions and gaps quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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