Brockswood Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH · Hertfordshire · primary school
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12th 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 — 9.8/10 against 2,483 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.88 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockswood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cross country, tag rugby, multi-skills, and football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. 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 are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Brockswood Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Brockswood Primary School “flourish in this welcoming, harmonious and happy environment.” The report describes a school where children develop self-confidence and kindness, supported by an “ambitious and carefully designed” curriculum. Staff are described as “inspirational,” motivating pupils to meet high expectations and achieve exceptionally well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly inspiring,” with clear knowledge structures that help pupils “connect prior learning to new, more complex, curriculum content.”
- Staff skilfully adapt resources so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “learn the same curriculum as their peers” and progress well.
- Reading is central to the school’s work; by Year 6, pupils “confidently read with fluency and understanding.”
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and sustain “high levels of concentration,” supported by initiatives like “pupil well-being ambassadors.”
- Governors play a “highly effective role,” and the school’s commitment to reducing staff workload helps teachers focus on providing the best education.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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