Hobletts Manor Junior School
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5JS · Hertfordshire · primary school
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90th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 2,392 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hobletts Manor Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from infant to junior school?
What Ofsted said about Hobletts Manor Junior School
Overview
Hobletts Manor Junior School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that breaks learning into small steps, resulting in pupils achieving well in most areas and demonstrating resilience. The school is described as a supportive community where staff are motivated and governors are committed to continuous improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in mathematics, using knowledge effectively to tackle new concepts.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use methods like ‘exit tickets’ to quickly identify and address gaps in learning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is designed with specific needs in mind, ensuring they achieve well across the curriculum.
- Leaders prioritise a love of reading, with daily lessons exposing pupils to high-quality texts and extra phonics support for those needing it.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders considering workload when planning changes, and governors regularly visiting to check leaders are carrying out their vision.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum delivery in a small number of subjects does not always make subject-specific aspects of learning explicit, meaning pupils do not always understand or remember specific knowledge and skills. Leaders should support teachers to refine delivery methods to ensure pupils build secure, subject-specific knowledge in each area.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems ensuring pupil safety, thorough record-keeping, and staff who are vigilant to signs of potential risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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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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