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Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3JY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.5 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
432
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of October 2024, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. While 51% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 80% nationally, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.5%
White Other10.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black African4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.76378, -0.48999 · HP1 3JY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN135224
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.galleyhill.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery scores 41.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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