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Alban City School
7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.0 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
384
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, reflected in a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 95% of schools. However, while the overall academic results are promising, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 77% | Top 19% 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 British50.3%
White Other20.6%
Mixed Other8.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.75458, -0.33453 · AL1 3RR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138231
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.albancityschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alban City School rated by Ofsted?
Alban City School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.
Is Alban City School a good school?
Alban City School scores 95.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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