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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Michael's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
198
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 4% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which is in the top 11% nationally. While 16% of students achieve a higher standard, parents may want to consider the limited data on additional aspects of the school's performance. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with commendable results.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
White Other10.1%
Asian Chinese5.1%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.75323, -0.35577 · AL3 4SJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117451
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.
Is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans a good school?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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