Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
URN: 135224 • Hemel Hempstead HP1 3JY
Overview
- Name
- Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 135224
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Birch (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01442406000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3JY
Summary
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery, located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender cohort of 432 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure. The Headteacher, Mrs. Emily Birch, emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships with parents and carers to support student progress and well-being.
The school's vision focuses on developing resilient learners who are curious, aspirational, and perseverant. Galley Hill promotes a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire and engage students while respecting individual differences. The school actively upholds fundamental British Values and strives to be an inclusive community, with a positive behaviour policy rooted in therapeutic principles.
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery values open communication and encourages parental involvement in school life. The school aims to prepare its pupils to be confident citizens of the future, fostering a sense of curiosity and a commitment to personal development. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The school's vision focuses on developing resilient learners who are curious, aspirational, and perseverant. Galley Hill promotes a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire and engage students while respecting individual differences. The school actively upholds fundamental British Values and strives to be an inclusive community, with a positive behaviour policy rooted in therapeutic principles.
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery values open communication and encourages parental involvement in school life. The school aims to prepare its pupils to be confident citizens of the future, fostering a sense of curiosity and a commitment to personal development. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Juniper Education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
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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
- 420
- Pupils
- 432
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 216
- FSM %
- 31.10
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 432 | 216 | 216 | 420 | 31.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 429 | 219 | 210 | 420 | 30.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 439 | 230 | 209 | 420 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 439 | 230 | 209 | 420 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 438 | 232 | 206 | 420 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 431 | 218 | 213 | 420 | 20.00 |
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