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Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Acorn Road, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8DW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 81% of respondents recommending the school. However, with a LocaleIQ score of 23.1, it is positioned better than only 23% of schools, indicating potential areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
90%
My child feels safe
88%
School keeps me informed
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Behaviour is good
65%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.9%
White Other26.8%
Mixed Other4.4%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
White Irish1.0%
traveller_irish1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.74709, -0.44601 · HP3 8DW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN149741
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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