Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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248th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,721 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aycliffe Drive Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kpro Gymnastics, Mia's Club, and Tech and STEM Camp. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 327 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the expected standard in core subjects is below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who are working towards that benchmark? How does the school integrate the Tech and STEM Camp into the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils feel welcome and respected, variability in curriculum quality and high absence rates limit achievement for some learners.
Strengths
- Pupils feel "welcome and respected," with routines helping them "quickly settle and feel comfortable and safe."
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, with recent phonics changes supporting progress and "rapid support for pupils who are at risk of falling behind."
- The early years curriculum is "coherent," helping children "build independence quickly" through meaningful tasks.
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect for others" and take on leadership roles that foster maturity and responsibility.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum planning is consistent, so education is "focused enough on the important knowledge and skills" across all subjects.
- Teachers need "strong, shared knowledge about how to deliver the curriculum well" to select tasks and resources that maximise learning.
- Governors must build expertise to hold leaders to account more robustly, particularly regarding "pupils’ attendance and the quality of education."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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