Holtsmere End Junior School
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7JZ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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219th 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 — 4.7/10 against 1,928 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Holtsmere End Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for signing, dancing, choir, chess, crotchet, and lunchtime art. Sports include dodgeball, football, and basketball. Arts and music cover ukele, recorder, Christmas plays, and Young Voices. Trips visit Harry Potter studios, Chiltern Open Air Museum, London Observatory, Wimbledon tennis courts, and PGL Liddington. An after-school club is available.
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 below the expected standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve for Year 6 students? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Holtsmere End Junior School
Overview
Holtsmere End Junior School continues to be a good school, providing an environment where pupils are happy, respectful, and feel safe. Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for secondary school, with teachers offering clear explanations and checking understanding to ensure high-quality work.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, treat each other with respect, and "feel safe around school," trusting staff to help resolve friendship issues.
- The curriculum is ambitious and carefully planned, allowing pupils to "contextualise learning and connect important knowledge" across subjects.
- Teachers provide "clear explanations" and "helpful examples," constantly checking understanding to support pupils who find topics difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported by staff to successfully access the same learning and curriculum as others."
- Most pupils read confidently and have developed a "love of reading," supported by targeted phonics teaching for those who need it.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, staff lack the same level of subject expertise, meaning they are "less able to tailor the curriculum to pupils’ specific needs."
- Leaders need to ensure staff have the necessary subject knowledge and expertise to deliver the planned curriculum effectively in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking effective follow-up action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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