Aycliffe Drive Primary School

About Aycliffe Drive Primary School

Aycliffe Drive Primary School is a community school with a nursery and pre-school, serving Grove Hill and the surrounding areas. We provide a safe and happy environment where the children can strive to be their very best. The school has a family feel with many ex-pupils choosing to send their own children here.

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Key Facts

Students 340

Head/Principal Katie Atkinson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 52 responses • 15.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.8% positive 21.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

78.9% positive 19.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

75% positive 15.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

69.2% positive 21.2% negative

My child does well at this school

78.8% positive 21.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 52 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

15.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

63.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David T. Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Teachers!"

The teachers at Aycliffe Drive are absolutely fantastic. They're always available to help my child with any questions or concerns, and the forest school is a highlight of his week. We love the focus on core values like ambition and empathy.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School!"

We transferred to Aycliffe Drive Primary from another school in Hemel Hempstead and have never looked back. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the facilities are top-notch. My child has made great progress since starting here, and we're so grateful for the nurturing environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel H. Unconfirmed

Parent May 1, 2022

3.0

"Room for Improvement"

We've been happy with the progress our child has made at Aycliffe Drive, but we've noticed that the school can be a bit disorganized at times. Communication with the teachers could be better, and we've experienced some issues with bullying.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Sarah K. Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2020

4.0

"Excellent Education"

My child attended Aycliffe Drive from Reception to Year 6, and we were consistently impressed with the education they received. The school's focus on creativity and critical thinking really helped them develop a love of learning that's stuck with them to this day.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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