Markyate Village School and Nursery
St Albans, AL3 8PT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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37th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 4,294 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Markyate Village School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 their final year? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes with 211 pupils across the year groups?
What Ofsted said about Markyate Village School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to attend this “friendly and welcoming school” where they “work hard in lessons, enjoy learning and achieve well.” The inspection highlights a “well-thought-out curriculum” and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in positive behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Early reading is taught effectively, ensuring pupils become “confident, fluent readers” through a well-implemented phonics programme.
- Support for pupils with SEND is a strength, with accurate identification of needs and successful access to the “ambitious curriculum.”
- Behaviour is “respectful and calm,” with pupils displaying “excellent attitudes to learning” and getting along well with one another.
- The governing body offers “strong support and challenge,” while staff feel valued and appreciated by school leaders.
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling well and being “well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
Areas to improve
- Expectations for writing are not consistent; the school should provide clearer guidance on letter formation and sentence construction to ensure pupils write with “fluency and accuracy.”
- Teaching does not always make intended learning clear; the school should ensure staff consistently present core knowledge so pupils “secure the intended core knowledge as well as they might.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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