Micklem Primary School
Boxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Micklem 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 21st of 29 primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2018, report published 6 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils at Micklem Primary School know that staff care deeply about their welfare. Pupils understand and follow the school 'rules for life' of be kind, show respect, aim high. Pupils want to aim high to reach the expectations the school has of them. The school has carefully planned an interesting curriculum. It meets pupils' needs. They learn to read fluently and accurately. They enjoy opportunities to learn musical instruments and to talk in French. Pupils receive additional support, when needed, to help them learn successfully. Behaviour is generally good. Most pupils are focused and engaged in their learning. Pupils understand the difference between bullying and falling out with their friends. They say that bullying does not happen very often. They are confident that staff deal with it effectively. Pupils feel safe here. Pupils appreciate the opportunities to attend the range of clubs and activities available to them. These are varied and include arts and crafts, sports, and music. Pupils are proud to celebrate their achievements in regular assemblies. They enjoy having a voice in the school as school councillors, house captains and peer mediators.
What the school should improve
- The improvements the school has made to the curriculum are relatively new. In some subjects, staff are developing their subject knowledge. The school must continue to provide staff with the ongoing training and support they need to teach all subjects effectively so that pupils secure their understanding of important knowledge.
- Some pupils are absent from school too often. This means they miss important learning and have some gaps in their knowledge and understanding. The school should ensure that its work with pupils and their families results in improved attendance for pupils who are persistently absent from school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Micklem Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Gade Valley Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Oakleaf Primary | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 24% met the expected standard |
| Boxmoor Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% 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
- Mr Joshua Swift
- Phone
- 01442408964
- Address
- Boxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QH
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117231
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.