Margaret Wix Primary School
St Albans, AL3 6EL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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162nd 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 — 6.5/10 against 2,539 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Margaret Wix Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for Lego, photography, board games, philosophy, coding, and running. Sports include football, netball, dodgeball, multi sport, quidditch, rounders, basketball, and cricket. Arts and music features choir, band, Ukulele lessons, French Theatre Production, Theatre Production, and a Christmas pantomime. Trips visit Beckonscot, Whipsnade Zoo, Paradise Wildlife Park, Capel Manor, Hertford Castle, Legoland, Verulamium Museum, and Tring Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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
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What Ofsted said about Margaret Wix Primary School
Overview
Evidence suggests the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. Pupils “excel and thrive” in a highly inclusive environment where they feel “very happy and safe.” The school is described as “a small school with a big heart,” delivering an ambitious curriculum that supports high achievement for all learners.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils demonstrating respect and responsibility while helping each other learn.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully planned,” with staff using strong subject knowledge to quickly address learning gaps.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, ensuring it is “not a barrier” to learning, particularly for pupils learning English.
- “Excellent support” is provided for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum and thrive.
- Leaders and governors are “not complacent,” providing insightful challenge and maintaining rigorous attendance systems.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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