Belswains Primary School
URN: 117365 • Hemel Hempstead HP3 9QJ
Overview
- Name
- Belswains Primary School
- URN
- 117365
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neysa Claridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01442264324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9QJ
Summary
Belswains Primary School is a mixed community school located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 399 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 390. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and child-focused environment, where students are encouraged to thrive academically and socially. Parents have praised the school for its strong ethos of child-led learning and the variety of after-school clubs available.
The curriculum at Belswains is designed to engage students and support their individual interests, promoting a holistic approach to education. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
Belswains Primary School also offers various support services, including expanded nursery hours and breakfast and lunch club options starting in September 2025. The school maintains a good attendance rate of 95.7% overall, reflecting its commitment to student engagement and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Belswains is designed to engage students and support their individual interests, promoting a holistic approach to education. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and encouraging collaboration among staff, students, and parents.
Belswains Primary School also offers various support services, including expanded nursery hours and breakfast and lunch club options starting in September 2025. The school maintains a good attendance rate of 95.7% overall, reflecting its commitment to student engagement and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Log in (other)
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- Barnfield WEATHER (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- See our Ofsted Reports (other)
- Visit Twitter (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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 390
- Pupils
- 399
- Boys
- 200
- Girls
- 199
- FSM %
- 14.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 399 | 200 | 199 | 390 | 14.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 379 | 194 | 185 | 390 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 169 | 180 | 390 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 169 | 180 | 330 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 314 | 147 | 167 | 330 | 16.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 292 | 137 | 155 | 270 | 15.80 |
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