The Reddings Primary School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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263rd 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,336 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
The Reddings Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children progress to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about The Reddings Primary School
Overview
The Reddings Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, behave responsibly, and feel safe within a welcoming and inclusive environment. The school maintains high expectations for academic achievement while providing strong support for personal development and well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy" and "get on well together," actively ensuring everyone feels included and reflecting on their own and others' feelings.
- Reading is prioritised from the Nursery Year, with daily phonics teaching and precise checks ensuring pupils learn to read "competently and fluently."
- The curriculum is "sequenced logically," allowing pupils to "connect prior learning to new ideas with certainty" in most subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective help and support," with staff demonstrating "strong expertise."
- Personal development is "well organised and extensive," featuring a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and educational visits accessible to all pupils.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teaching does not make the most important knowledge explicit or check retention, leading to gaps where pupils "do not build as effectively as they could on previous learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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