Flamstead Village School
St. Albans, AL3 8DL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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246th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flamstead Village School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Flamstead Chess Club, Wandering Wild Club, Wandering Wild Cooking Club, or Rise and Shine Club. The school offers Multi-Sports and Music Lessons. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Wandering Wild Club?
What Ofsted said about Flamstead Village School
Overview
Flamstead Village School continues to be a good school, maintaining high standards since its previous inspection. Pupils are described as "very happy" and "well cared for," benefiting from a positive community spirit and calm, well-managed classrooms. The school provides a secure environment where staff hold high expectations, ensuring pupils are respectful and engaged in their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "positive feeling of community spirit" and form good relationships with adults and peers.
- The curriculum is "carefully planned" to support mixed-age classes, with teachers effectively using prior knowledge to tailor learning, particularly in mathematics.
- Leaders identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, providing "clear support plans" and liaising with external agencies.
- A new phonics programme is "effective in supporting pupils to improve their reading skills and confidence," with additional support for those struggling.
- Staff have maintained the quality of education despite recent staffing changes, ensuring pupils remain "well supported."
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, curriculum plans and staff training are "not precise enough," leading to inconsistency in how new knowledge builds on prior learning.
- Teachers do not always select the "most appropriate teaching strategies or materials," meaning pupils do not achieve as well as they could in some aspects of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained, accurate records kept, and robust checks carried out on adults before they start work.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 11% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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