Is Aycliffe Drive Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 100th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Aycliffe Drive Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at Aycliffe Drive Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Aycliffe Drive Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Aycliffe Drive Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Aycliffe Drive Primary School

Aycliffe Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6LJ

Local ranking100th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 51.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 70.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 43

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 334
Boys: 162 (50%)
Girls: 165 (50%)
Capacity: 315 (104% full)
SEND: 15.9%
FSM Eligible: 25.1%
EAL: 30.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 12.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,733/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.5%
White Other: 14.1%
Black African: 7.7%
Mixed Other: 3.7%
Asian Pakistani: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
Black Caribbean: 2.1%

57.5%

White British

14.1%

White Other

7.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01442973174

head@aycliffedrive.herts.sch.uk

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Aycliffe Drive

Hemel Hempstead, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117335
UKPRN: 10079539
Establishment No.: 2426

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