Bovingdon Primary Academy
Bovingdon Primary Academy,High Street, High Street, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bovingdon Primary Academy is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 29 primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 12 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and friendly school. They understand and try to live up to 'The BPA Way'. It emphasises belonging, possibilities and achievement. Pupils are confident learners who are proud to be part of the school community. They feel happy and are safe. Pupils are well behaved in class. They listen well to adults and their peers. Staff have high expectations. Pupils know this and the vast majority follow the rules and routines well. Pupils enjoy learning and work hard. As a result, pupils get the best out of all their learning opportunities. Pupils can express their views and opinions about the wider world. They understand and learn about differences and that everyone is unique. The school promotes healthy lifestyles, so pupils understand the importance of keeping fit. Many pupils proudly represent the school in various sporting activities. This gives them a sense of achievement and success. Older pupils take on extra responsibilities. These develop pupils' interests. They take their jobs seriously. For instance, Year 6 pupils help the Reception children in the playground. They are on hand to help them play and get along with one another. The younger children look up to the older pupils, who act as positive role models.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, pupils are not best supported to remember all of the knowledge that leaders intend. There are inconsistencies in the implementation of some parts of the curriculum, where teachers are not checking whether pupils are making links to past learning. This means that pupils are not achieving as well they could in all subjects. The school must ensure that the teaching of the curriculum in a few foundation subjects matches the high standards of other subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
428 pupils on roll, with places for 478
Schools near Bovingdon Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ley Hill School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Chesham Preparatory School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Pixies Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Shereen Breslin
- Phone
- 01442406545
- Address
- Bovingdon Primary Academy,High Street, High Street, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0HL
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 136857
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.