Hammond Academy, based in Hemel Hempstead, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hammond Academy currently has around 344 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.2%). african pupils make up about 11.6% , followed by other white at 10.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD |
| Website: | http://www.hammondacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01442404020 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kerry Graham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137238 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 540 |
| Number of Pupils: | 344 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 161 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.20% | 176 |
| African | 11.60% | 40 |
| Other White | 10.20% | 35 |
| Pakistani | 4.90% | 17 |
| Indian | 4.40% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hammond Primary School Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hammond Academy Cambrian Way , HP2 5TD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School Aycliffe Drive , HP2 6LJ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yewtree Primary School Fletcher Way , HP2 5QR | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adeyfield School Longlands , HP2 4DE | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbourn Park School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worldshapers Academy Woodhall Farm Community Centre , Datchet Close HP2 7JX | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.