SchoolScoresBrockswood Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Shenley Road, Woodhall Farm, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QH
01442 404000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 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 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 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. | 83% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 2% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 55% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
87% — 23 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 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. | 108 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 45 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.5
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 19th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 28th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 29th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 33 state primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Holtsmere End Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
- Maple Grove Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Aycliffe Drive Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hammond Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jupiter Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yewtree Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Hobletts Manor Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- George Street Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brockswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Brockswood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Brockswood Primary School?
69% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Brockswood Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Brockswood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 45 families put Brockswood Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 117349.
- 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.