SchoolScoresAycliffe Drive Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Aycliffe Drive, Aycliffe Drive Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ
01442 973174 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 July 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hemel Hempstead comparisons use the 13 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 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 | Hemel Hempstead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 55% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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. Hemel Hempstead figures pool parents at the Hemel Hempstead 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
43 pupils in this year group.
51% — 13 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 15th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.2% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 33 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 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
- Hammond Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maple Grove Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yewtree Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jupiter Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
- Holtsmere End Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Street Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hobletts Manor Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Brockswood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Aycliffe Drive Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Aycliffe Drive Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Aycliffe Drive Primary School?
71% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Aycliffe Drive Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Aycliffe Drive Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Aycliffe Drive Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 117335.
- 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.