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St Peter's School

Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HL, Hertfordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.6 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
365
Capacity
450
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school also scores well on the LocaleIQ scale, outperforming 68% of other schools, indicating a positive environment for learning. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 2 July 2014Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.73%Top 28% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.13%Top 25% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.0%
White Other15.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Other3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black African2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.74641, -0.33512 · AL1 1HL

School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117140
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is St Peter's School rated by Ofsted?

St Peter's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2014.

Is St Peter's School a good school?

St Peter's School scores 67.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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