Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Albans, AL2 2LX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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285th 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 — 3.8/10 against 3,110 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| 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.
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 153 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is described as a "welcoming" institution where pupils are "happy, safe and cared for." The report highlights "highly effective" early years provision and inclusion systems, alongside a "broad, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum." While most areas meet the expected standard, leaders are tasked with refining curriculum implementation and attendance strategies to ensure consistent outcomes for all pupils.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "highly effective," with "expert" leadership ensuring children are "confident, independent" and well-prepared for Key Stage 1.
- Inclusion systems are "highly effective," allowing staff to "identify additional needs rapidly" and remove barriers to learning quickly.
- Personal development is "highly effective," fostering "highly inclusive attitudes" where pupils demonstrate "empathy and care for others."
- Disadvantaged pupils "achieve very well," consistently outperforming similar pupils nationally in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff are "well trained" and valued, working in a "supportive environment" where their wellbeing is prioritised.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "refine practice further to ensure high quality implementation of the curriculum across all phases and areas."
- Leaders must "continue to refine and embed the school’s attendance strategies" to reduce persistent absence, which remains slightly above national averages.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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