South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Hill Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 18th of 29 primary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 September 2018, report published 9 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
South Hill Primary School is a nurturing environment in which well-being forms the heart of the school's culture. As a result, pupils are happy, safe and ready to learn. They develop strong relationships with each other and with adults in the school. These caring, positive relationships help ensure that pupils meet the school's high expectations of behaviour. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes in lessons and want to do well. They help each other in their learning and develop resilience. For example, in mathematics, when pupils are stuck, they use the classroom resources and ask other pupils to try and find out the answers. Pupils find lessons fun and interesting. Pupils are proud of the inclusive nature of the school. They talk about pupils who attend the school from different backgrounds and cultures. They celebrate these differences at events such as the school's international day. The annual art exhibition gives all pupils the chance to showcase their work to parents. It is an opportunity for them to do so regardless of their ability. Many parents appreciate the insights given into their children's education through these events and how they show the fantastic relationships that staff and pupils have.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always check accurately what pupils know and understand. As a result, some pupils do not always have a secure understanding of the knowledge that they need to confidently make the next steps in their learning. The school needs to ensure that all staff use assessment effectively in order to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and then use this information to carefully adapt their teaching and inform their planning to help pupils know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near South Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Gade Valley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Rose's Catholic Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Tudor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Jo Wellbelove
- Phone
- 01442402127
- Address
- Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TT
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117110
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.