Broadfield Academy
Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Broadfield Academy is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 25th of 29 primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 May 2022, report published 6 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2022
Pupils at Broadfield Academy enjoy school. Pupils understand and live up to the school's values. They conduct themselves well in lessons and during playtimes. The school is a calm place where pupils work hard to learn and have fun together. Pupils are safe at school. If feeling worried about friendships, pupils know that staff are willing and able to help. Pupils told inspectors that they care for each other, and that bullying is uncommon at the school. When bullying does happen, staff act quickly and make sure that it stops and does not reoccur. Pupils receive helpful guidance about how to be aware of and manage their emotions. Those pupils who find managing their emotions difficult receive effective support. This helps them to manage their behaviour well. Pupils know that learning is important and work hard to reach leaders' high expectations. With pride, pupils told inspectors about their achievements, including the many pupils who achieved the 'gem of the week' award. Pupils learn well at this school and leave ready for their next steps in education.
What the school should improve
- School leaders have not been completely clear about their expectations of subject leaders in their new roles. This has resulted in some subject leaders not carrying out their responsibilities as expected. Leaders do not have sufficient knowledge about how well some aspects of the curriculum are being delivered. Leaders need to clarify subject leaders' responsibilities, so that all leaders and governors have precise and accurate information about how well pupils are faring in their subjects.
- A significant minority of parents expressed dissatisfaction with leaders' processes for dealing with their concerns. This has resulted in some parents feeling that they are not listened to. Leaders need to review how they work with some parents, so that all parents have confidence and understanding in how leaders are addressing their concerns.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
429 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Broadfield Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobletts Manor Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Tudor Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| George Street Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| Lime Walk Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% 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 Rebecca Baggaley
- Phone
- 01442262103
- Address
- Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 144909
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.