Holtsmere End Junior School
URN: 117336 • Hemel Hempstead HP2 7JZ
Overview
- Name
- Holtsmere End Junior School
- URN
- 117336
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma McGuigan (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01442253189
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shenley Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7JZ
Summary
Holtsmere End Junior School is a community primary school located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, accommodating 229 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school prides itself on fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos is rooted in British values, promoting a culture of empathy, kindness, and respect among students and staff.
The curriculum is designed to be exciting and creative, ensuring that all children engage in their learning while developing intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Holtsmere End Junior School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, maths, singing, and yoga clubs, which enhance the educational experience and promote teamwork and personal growth.
Collaboration is a key aspect of the school’s philosophy, with strong links to Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery Schools. The school community is committed to supporting each child’s development, preparing them to become responsible members of society and lifelong learners. Parents are encouraged to be involved, with opportunities to meet staff and learn more about the school through the prospectus and other resources.
The curriculum is designed to be exciting and creative, ensuring that all children engage in their learning while developing intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Holtsmere End Junior School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, maths, singing, and yoga clubs, which enhance the educational experience and promote teamwork and personal growth.
Collaboration is a key aspect of the school’s philosophy, with strong links to Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery Schools. The school community is committed to supporting each child’s development, preparing them to become responsible members of society and lifelong learners. Parents are encouraged to be involved, with opportunities to meet staff and learn more about the school through the prospectus and other resources.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Two Waters Primary School (73.9)
- Bovingdon Primary School (70.2)
- The Hammond Primary School (70.2)
- Brockswood Primary School (68.7)
- Bovingdon Primary Academy (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 35.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 116 | 113 | 240 | 35.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 122 | 112 | 240 | 28.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 226 | 119 | 107 | 240 | 25.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 226 | 119 | 107 | 240 | 25.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 231 | 120 | 111 | 240 | 26.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 221 | 117 | 104 | 240 | 24.40 |
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