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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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