Jupiter Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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179th 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 — 5.2/10 against 3,752 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jupiter Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Jupiter Primary School
Overview
Jupiter Primary School is described as a "happy and inclusive school" where "every child is valued" and leaders hold "high aspirations for all pupils." The inspection found that the school provides a "calm and caring atmosphere" with "respectful and harmonious relationships," resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" with a "high priority" on reading, ensuring staff are "well trained and confident in teaching phonics."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective adaptations and high-quality support," enabling them to be "successful when working alongside their peers."
- Children in the early years are "happy and enthusiastic," benefiting from a "strong focus on vocabulary and talk" and rich opportunities to explore.
- Personal, social, health and relationships education is a "favourite subject" for pupils, who learn about healthy relationships and know where to seek support.
- Staff feel "very well supported" through professional development opportunities, with leaders actively promoting "positive well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum plans are "not as well sequenced," and leaders must ensure the whole curriculum is "coherently planned and sequenced."
- Recent leadership changes have affected the "quality and consistency of communication between school and parents," leaving some without necessary information.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with rigorous procedures, regular training, and systems to log concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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