Located in Hemel Hempstead, Two Waters Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Two Waters Primary School currently has around 236 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 8.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Ridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0AU |
| Website: | http://www.twowaters.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 441442217893 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tim Gately |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117108 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 236 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.00% | 177 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 12 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 2,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Waters Primary School High Ridge Close , Apsley HP3 0AU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Infants' School Oliver Road , Belswains Junior School HP3 9PZ | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School Belswains Lane , Nash Mills HP3 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Junior School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Primary School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountbatten School St Albans Road , HP2 4JR | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Langley School Love Lane , WD4 9HN | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields Academy 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Fields 11 Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxmoor House School Box Lane , HP3 0DF | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lockers Park School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TL | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.