What did Ofsted judge Hammond Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hammond Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hammond Academy?

Hammond Academy has 308 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hammond Academy take?

Hammond Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Hammond Academy located?

Hammond Academy is located in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to Hammond Academy?

Hammond Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Hammond Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Hammond Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Hammond Academy?

When Hammond Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Medical or Social — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. The school make the decisions on all Rule 2 claims; 3. Sibling — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school. This applies to reception through to Year 5, or if the sibling is in the school's final year as long as they will be in attendance at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using an individual random number assigned to each child, with the lowest number given priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hammond Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.6% of pupils at Hammond Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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How places are decided at Hammond Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
2Medical or Social — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. The school make the decisions on all Rule 2 claims.
3Sibling — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school. This applies to reception through to Year 5, or if the sibling is in the school's final year as long as they will be in attendance at the time of admission.
4Children of Staff — Children of staff can only be admitted in the following circumstances: if the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or if the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Defined criteria apply regarding permanent staff at the individual school; does not include MAT or linked/federated school staff, contract or peripatetic staff.
5Nearest School — Children for whom it is the nearest school or academy. This includes all schools except those which allocate places on the basis of faith (membership or practice) before allocating on the basis of distance/location.
6Distance — Children who live nearest to the school. Children not considered under Rule 5 will be considered under Rule 6.

If two applications tie: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using an individual random number assigned to each child, with the lowest number given priority.

Criteria and processes are common to all Aspire Academies Trust schools listed in this document; PAN is individually published per school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hammond Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hammond Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hammond Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hammond Academy?: Hammond Academy has 308 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hammond Academy take?: Hammond Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Hammond Academy located?: Hammond Academy is located in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Hammond Academy?: Hammond Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Hammond Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Hammond Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Hammond Academy?: When Hammond Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Medical or Social — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. The school make the decisions on all Rule 2 claims; 3. Sibling — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school. This applies to reception through to Year 5, or if the sibling is in the school's final year as long as they will be in attendance at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using an individual random number assigned to each child, with the lowest number given priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hammond Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.6% of pupils at Hammond Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Last distance offered at Hammond Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Hammond Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
2Medical or Social — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. The school make the decisions on all Rule 2 claims.
3Sibling — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school. This applies to reception through to Year 5, or if the sibling is in the school's final year as long as they will be in attendance at the time of admission.
4Children of Staff — Children of staff can only be admitted in the following circumstances: if the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or if the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Defined criteria apply regarding permanent staff at the individual school; does not include MAT or linked/federated school staff, contract or peripatetic staff.
5Nearest School — Children for whom it is the nearest school or academy. This includes all schools except those which allocate places on the basis of faith (membership or practice) before allocating on the basis of distance/location.
6Distance — Children who live nearest to the school. Children not considered under Rule 5 will be considered under Rule 6.

Criteria and processes are common to all Aspire Academies Trust schools listed in this document; PAN is individually published per school.

Hammond Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hammond Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hammond Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hammond Academy?: Hammond Academy has 308 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hammond Academy take?: Hammond Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Hammond Academy located?: Hammond Academy is located in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5TD, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Hammond Academy?: Hammond Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Hammond Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Hammond Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Hammond Academy?: When Hammond Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Medical or Social — Children for whom it can be demonstrated that they have a particular medical or social need to go to the school. The school make the decisions on all Rule 2 claims; 3. Sibling — Children who have a sibling on the roll of the school. This applies to reception through to Year 5, or if the sibling is in the school's final year as long as they will be in attendance at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using an individual random number assigned to each child, with the lowest number given priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hammond Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 50.6% of pupils at Hammond Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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