Belswains Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Belswains Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 13th of 29 primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 July 2013, report published 5 September 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

431 pupils on roll, with places for 446

Eligible for free school meals13.9%

13.9%, 12.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.1%

15.1%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.4%

8.4%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.6%

4.6%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Belswains Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Chambersbury Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	41% met the expected standard
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
The Reddings Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Lime Walk Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	39% met the expected standard
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Neysa Claridge
Phone: 01442264324
Website: belswains.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117365

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.