Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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227th 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 — 6.1/10 against 4,013 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a yoga club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 80 pupils against a stated capacity of 110. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School
Overview
Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School is a small setting where pupils enjoy a "nurturing" and "friendly" environment. The report highlights that leaders have established a "united sense of purpose," resulting in a "calm and orderly" atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are "eager to do well."
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with pupils developing as "curious, resilient and reflective individuals" who are "accepting of difference."
- Pupils achieve well in national tests for reading and mathematics, with disadvantaged pupils often performing as well as their peers.
- Attendance has seen "rapid, significant improvements" due to persistent work by leaders, bringing rates close to national averages.
- Behaviour is described as "very sensible and kind," with "serious misbehaviour... very rare" thanks to a culture of positive expectations.
- Pastoral support is a strength, with "swift and effective support" helping pupils manage behaviour and emotions successfully.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure subjects across the curriculum are "consistently implemented well," as in some areas tasks are not well matched to learning needs.
- Teaching must better support pupils to build on early letter formation skills to secure "fluent, accurate and legible handwriting."
- Leaders should ensure improvements to provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "consistently put in place well" to have maximum impact.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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