Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
St Albans, AL2 3XA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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236th 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 3,927 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the national median in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Overview
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "kind and caring place" where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that prioritises reading and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. While behaviour is calm and staff feel well supported, there are specific areas regarding curriculum sequencing and early years provision that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils experience a "broad" curriculum linked to the local community, enriched by trips and visits.
- Reading is the "bedrock" of the curriculum, with a well-considered phonics programme and effective support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers and "achieve well" due to knowledgeable staff.
- Staff feel "well supported" by approachable leaders who are considerate of workload.
- Trustees and governors use information effectively to "challenge and support leaders" to improve pupil experiences.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the order in which knowledge should be taught in all curriculum areas so pupils can "build on what they already know."
- Leaders need to develop the early years environment to provide "rich and varied opportunities" for physical development and other curriculum areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and leaders responding quickly to issues, supported by well-documented records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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