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Gade Valley Primary School

Dacorum, HP1 3DTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#4,736
of 13,686 nationally

About Gade Valley Primary School

Gade Valley Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with a parent view that strongly backs the school. While the data doesn't include a specific parent recommend percentage, the school's oversubscription ratio tells its own story: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 107 applications for just 29 places, giving a ratio of 3. 69 applicants per spot. Only 19 of those applications were first-preference offers, meaning the school is clearly a top choice for many. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Dacorum area. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Daniel Barron. It has no religious character and operates within the Hertfordshire local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGadebridge Road, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, HP1 3DT
HeadteacherDaniel Barron
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils224
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity224 / 210 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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