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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Grove Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1DQ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.5 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
177
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school boasts 87% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, highlighting a strong community and support system. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is lower at 20%, the overall performance and positive feedback from parents indicate a nurturing and effective learning environment.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
96%
School supports development
95%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other10.7%
Asian Chinese6.2%
Mixed W+Asian5.1%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.74764, -0.34249 · AL1 1DQ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117449
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.abbey.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans rated by Ofsted?
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2019.
Is The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans a good school?
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans scores 87.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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