Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
St Albans, AL3 5NL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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126th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French classes, Spanish tuition, chess, the school orchestra, choir, street dance, gymnastics, and ArtShed. Sports include fencing, acro cheer, football, netball, karate, tennis, cricket, and orienteering. Musical theatre and individual singing lessons are also available. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club operate on site.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Overview
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "confident, cheerful and charming individuals." Leaders foster a warm environment that encourages regular attendance and high expectations, with pupils portraying values of being "creative, curious and caring."
Strengths
- The curriculum is strengthened through collaboration with subject hubs and external experts, leading to "ongoing and improving achievements."
- A "rigorous phonics programme" with bespoke staff training ensures pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- The school acts as an effective advocate for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring timely support and engagement with external agencies.
- Governance is a specific strength, with governors possessing complementary skills to "check, challenge and celebrate" the school’s work.
- An "impressive offer" for wider development includes extensive extra-curricular clubs and visitors that broaden pupils’ career aspirations.
Areas to improve
- Teaching instruction is sometimes unclear, affecting how well pupils absorb new information; the school should provide training to help staff present information "clearly and efficiently."
- The early years outdoor environment is "underdeveloped and uninspiring," limiting opportunities for children to refine motor skills and language; the school should work with partners to regenerate this area.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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