- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 236
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Schools in HP3
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: HP3 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2813 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All HP3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in HP3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in HP3
13 in HP3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1192%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 428
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
59 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 439
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Top Secondary Schools in HP3
5 in HP3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
244 first choices, 224 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,436
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in HP3
13 in HP3, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Seeds Montessori
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0HG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Old Macdonald's Day Nursery
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abbot's Hill Nursery
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in HP3
3 in HP3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
244 first choices, 224 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,436
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Roman Fields Academy
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 49
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.7
Woodfield School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RL · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Special Schools in HP3
2 in HP3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Woodfield School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RL · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.6%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Felden Hall School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BN · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in HP3
2 in HP3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Abbot's Hill School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1651.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 380
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Felden Hall School
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BN · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in HP3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good18
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every HP3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
HP3 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in HP3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about HP3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in HP3?
HP3 has 28 schools, including 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in HP3?
The highest-ranked schools in HP3 on Eduscope are Two Waters Primary School, Bovingdon Primary Academy, Tudor Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in HP3?
There are 2 independent schools in HP3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in HP3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in HP3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in HP3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.