Jupiter Primary School, Hemel Hempstead

In its own words: "It is an immense privilege, as Headteacher to work with such happy, hardworking and polite pupils and welcoming, supportive staff and governors. Everything we do at Jupiter is underpinned by our simple yet ambitious vision for inspiring learning. Through our 'big 6 values', we nurture and care for each child, developing our core values through all that we do."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 6pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Jupiter Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Jupiter Primary School as their first choice and 119 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Jupiter Primary School are Yewtree Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 52% reading, 31% maths); Hammond Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths); Hobletts Manor Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Hobletts Manor Infants' School (0.4 miles, Good).

Jupiter Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Jupiter Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Danes Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 73 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 11 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Jupiter Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Saturn Way (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 390 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Jupiter Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Jupiter Primary School are The Adeyfield Academy (0.8 miles), The Astley Cooper School (0.9 miles), Laureate Academy (1.3 miles) and Longdean School (1.6 miles).