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Hammond Academy

Dacorum, HP2 5TDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#12,321
of 13,686 nationally

About Hammond Academy

Hammond Academy is a mixed state primary in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, currently educating 344 pupils against a capacity of 540, meaning it operates well below its physical limit. However, that spare capacity doesn’t tell the full story of demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 91 applications for just 34 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.68 applicants per place. All 30 first-preference families received offers, which suggests the school is a popular first choice locally despite not being full overall. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28.4%, significantly above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This intake profile indicates a school serving a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, and the high first-preference uptake suggests it holds strong appeal for families who actively choose it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCambrian Way, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, HP2 5TD
HeadteacherKerry Graham
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils344
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity344 / 540 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsTennisNetballDanceRoundersAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChessEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hammond Academy

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