London Colney Primary & Nursery School
St Albans, AL2 1JG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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75th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,045 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
London Colney Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Breakfast Club, learn swimming, and attend PGL Adventure trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 156 pupils against a stated capacity of 206. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the PGL Adventure trip? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from nursery to reception?
What Ofsted said about London Colney Primary & Nursery School
Overview
London Colney Primary & Nursery School continues to be a good school, described as a “friendly, inclusive” environment where “pupils flourish.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “extremely positive” behaviour, noting that pupils feel safe and have warm, respectful relationships with staff and peers.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “exceptional” programme of wider development, including extracurricular clubs and special responsibilities like peer tutoring.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a strong culture promoting a “love of reading” and early phonics skills embedded from Nursery.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and receive appropriate support, allowing most to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff are supported effectively, with leaders managing workload and well-being, resulting in a workforce that is “proud to work at the school.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ pedagogical approaches do not always closely match pupil needs, causing some to struggle with tasks; leaders must support staff to refine subject-specific teaching methods.
- Expectations for written work are inconsistent across subjects, with handwriting, spelling, and grammar in English books being of a higher standard than in subjects like geography and history.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders described as “extremely vigilant” and staff trained to recognise risks and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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