SchoolScoresBovingdon Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Bovingdon Primary Academy,High Street, High Street, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0HL
01442 406545 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
49 pupils in this year group.
92% — 28 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 30 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 92% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 30th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 40% 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 Joint 23rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 33 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- Ley Hill School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chesham Preparatory School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pixies Hill Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Thomas Coram CofE School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Rose's Catholic Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Oakleaf Primary 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Boxmoor Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bovingdon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bovingdon Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2023.
How did Bovingdon Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 30 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bovingdon Primary Academy?
89% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Bovingdon Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bovingdon Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Bovingdon Primary Academy as their first choice for 53 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 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 136857.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.