South Hill Primary School, Hemel Hempstead

In its own words: "Our school vision and values are at the heart of all we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide a safe and nurturing environment whilst promoting confidence for all. Our school motto promotes the individual character-building of our pupils and learning together as a community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to South Hill Primary School. Our school is set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Hemel Hempstead. We provide the best education for the children in our care, within a nurturing and supportive environment that prioritises pupils' learning, development and wellbeing."

Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at South Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 69% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 60 families put South Hill Primary School as their first choice and 164 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to South Hill Primary School are Boxmoor Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); Gade Valley Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 83% maths); St Rose's Catholic Infant School (0.6 miles); and St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy (0.7 miles, 92% reading, 78% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than South Hill Primary School.

45.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (11%).

The nearest railway station is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hemel Hempstead School (outside), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 386 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, South Hill Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to South Hill Primary School are The Hemel Hempstead School (under 0.1 miles), Laureate Academy (0.6 miles), John F Kennedy Catholic School (1.1 miles) and Longdean School (1.6 miles).