Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hemel Hempstead, East of England HP1 3JY · Hertfordshire
#1541 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#12790 of 15,697 nationally
About Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Hemel Hempstead, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 426 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1541st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (40th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 426; capacity filled 101.4%.
There are 42 schools in Hemel Hempstead; Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery ranks 31st of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)51%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)34.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 426
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 51%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
247 students · 695 m away
Micklem Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 750 m away
Gade Valley Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 814 m away
Laureate Academy
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
703 students · 835 m away
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students · 866 m away
Lockers Park School
Hemel Hempstead · Independent all-through · Ages 5–14
152 students · 1.2 km away
George Street Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 1.5 km away
Oakleaf Primary
Hemel Hempstead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students · 1.6 km away
Boxmoor Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students · 1.6 km away
South Hill Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
417 students · 1.7 km away
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Milton Road Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1541 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery ranks #1541 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #12790 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery had 426 students in 2025.
Is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.