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Bovingdon Primary Academy

Dacorum, HP3 0HLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#278 of 13,686 nationally

About Bovingdon Primary Academy

Bovingdon Primary Academy was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2008. The inspection report highlights a school where personal development is Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management are all Good. The early years provision is also Good. But the most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results: 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is well above the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64% for primary schools, and it places the school second out of 47 primary schools in the Dacorum borough. Nationally, Bovingdon ranks in the top 2% of all primary schools on this measure, which gives a clear sense of the academic strength on offer here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBovingdon Primary Academy,High Street, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, HP3 0HL
HeadteacherShereen Breslin
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)8.5%
School Capacity412 / 478 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketFootballSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-09:00

After-school care

15:20-16:20

Source: bovingdonacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bovingdon Primary Academy

Bovingdon Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.