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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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