Maple Grove Primary School, Hemel Hempstead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Maple Grove Primary provides a caring, secure environment where children thrive in early years and develop into respectful, well-behaved pupils. The school has strong pastoral support and is actively working to improve outcomes for all pupils, particularly those who need extra help. Leaders genuinely listen to staff and are committed to supporting both pupil wellbeing and staff workload.
Key Strengths
- Strong early years provision with effective phonics teaching and good preparation for Year 1
- Pupils behave well with positive attitudes to learning and a calm school environment
- Effective safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and supported
- Well-planned personal development programme helping pupils learn about healthy relationships and British values
- Leaders taking positive steps to improve outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement below national averages, particularly at the end of key stage 2 and in multiplication tables
- Attendance remains below national figures despite improvement efforts
- Teaching quality and approaches are inconsistent across classes and subjects
- Support for some pupils with special educational needs is not consistently matched to their needs
- Some pupils with barriers to learning are not making progress as quickly as they should
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School visits and clubs in sport, creativity and life skills
Maple Grove Primary School provides a supportive environment where children feel safe and happy, with particular strengths in early years provision. However, pupil achievement remains below national standards, and the school needs to improve consistency in teaching, attendance, and support for pupils with special needs.
At a Glance
33.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 50%. Maths has improved from 34% to 57%. Writing has improved from 24% to 57%.
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hemel Hempstead
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1093%
Overall absence
20.1087%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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