Pixies Hill Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Pixies Hill Primary School currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.4% boys and 58.6% girls. Around 11.4% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81%).
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: | Hazeldell Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2BY |
| Website: | www.pixieshill.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01442251793 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Martin Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117256 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 210 |
| Number of Boys: | 87 |
| Number of Girls: | 123 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.00% | 170 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | 1,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixies Hill Primary School Hazeldell Road , HP1 2BY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Junior School School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | - not rated | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Junior School School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Infants' and Nursery School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaulden Junior School School Row , Chaulden HP1 2JU | - not rated | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Catholic School Hollybush Lane , HP1 2PH | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westbrook Hay Westbrook Hay , London Road HP1 2RF | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.