SchoolScoresArnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 4BT
01923 720507 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 February 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Rickmansworth comparisons use the 10 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rickmansworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 96% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 13% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 89% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 59% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 88% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rickmansworth. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 96% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 50%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rickmansworth figures pool parents at the Rickmansworth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
81% — 17 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 15 state primary schools in Rickmansworth. Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St John Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shepherd Primary 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlotte House Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Peter's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chorleywood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Russell School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harvey Road Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School?
87% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School as their first choice for 30 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117289.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.