Holtsmere End Junior School
Primary · Community school · Ages 7–11 · Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Holtsmere End Junior School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire for ages 7–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 24 May 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7JZ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 237 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 24 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and treat each other with respect.”
- “Pupils feel safe around school.”
- “There is always a member of staff they feel comfortable talking to.”
To improve
- “In a few subjects, this is not done as effectively, so pupils’ needs are not as well met.”
- “Teachers’ subject knowledge is less developed, as subject leaders have had less time to provide guidance to staff and tailor the curriculum.”
- “However, some pupils who cannot read fluently have joined the school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 7 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 53% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School 0.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Brockswood Primary School 0.3 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Maple Grove Primary School 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Aycliffe Drive Primary School 0.8 mi Some aspects not as strong Last distance published
- Hammond Academy 0.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Jupiter Primary School 1.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Yewtree Primary School 1.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Hobletts Manor Infants' School 1.3 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published