Micklem Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Micklem Primary School currently has around 219 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 36.2% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.1%). other white pupils make up about 16%
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: | Boxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2QH |
| Website: | www.micklem.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01442408964 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Joshua Swift |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117231 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 219 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 111 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.10% | 136 |
| Other White | 16.00% | 35 |
| African | 3.70% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | 1,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micklem Primary School Boxted Road , HP1 2QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Primary and Nursery School Boxted Road , Warners End HP1 2QS | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery Galley Hill , HP1 3JY | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossgate Primary School Galley Hill , HP1 3JY | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School Clover Way , Gadebridge Road HP1 3EA | - not rated | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | - not rated | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | - not rated | 763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.