Belswains Primary School
About Belswains Primary School
Belswains Primary School sits within Hertfordshire’s Dacorum borough, a local authority with 401 primary schools where it currently ranks 9th out of 47 schools in its immediate area and sits comfortably in the top 25% nationally. Its closest high-performing peers include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harvey Road Primary School, and The Russell School, all of which score at or near the top of the local rankings. The school is led by headteacher Neysa Claridge and serves 399 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 390, which hints at its popularity among local families. With a non-religious character and a nursery provision for children from age three, it draws from a broad catchment. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least its previous graded inspection in 2013, with leadership and management also judged Good.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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