Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8ER · Hertfordshire · primary school
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129th 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,152 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 485. 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 are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Overview
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Leaders have designed a comprehensive curriculum with effective support for reading and pupils with special educational needs. However, the report identifies specific areas regarding curriculum precision, work challenge, and parent communication that require improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils are positive about their learning, value adult care, and feel safe, with adults sorting out rule breaches immediately.
- Reading is prioritised with methodical phonics teaching, accurate book matching, and high-quality texts, helping most pupils who find reading tricky to catch up.
- Teachers know pupils well and successfully adapt activities to meet individual needs, including those with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff are dedicated and value teamwork, while leaders have reduced unnecessary administrative work to allow focus on core roles.
- Pupils engage well in school life through roles such as school council and sports leaders, developing responsibility and respect for others.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify precisely the most important knowledge in some foundation subjects and signpost this clearly so pupils secure key knowledge in depth.
- Teachers need to ensure work set consistently meets the high expectations of the curriculum, allowing pupils to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems.
- Leaders and governors must continue building positive working relationships with parents and carers to ensure stakeholders feel well informed and confident in communication.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having up-to-date training, leaders responding promptly to concerns, and pupils feeling safe and confident in staff to look after them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
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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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