Redbourn Primary School
St Albans, AL3 7EX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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134th 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 — 5.7/10 against 4,258 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redbourn Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Newspaper Club, United Knights Chess Club, and C.A.S.P.A Cheerleading Club. Sports options include Dodgeball, Football, Netball, and Redbourn Rovers Boys Football & Futsal. Arts and music activities comprise Art Club, Dance Mix, Recorder Club, Choir, and Guitar Lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 375 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Redbourn Primary School
Overview
Redbourn Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "calm, polite and friendly," contributing to a "positive culture" built on mutual respect. The inspection highlights a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that has improved significantly since the previous visit, particularly in reading, with leaders demonstrating a "clear vision" for the school’s direction.
Strengths
- The reading curriculum has improved significantly, with "well-trained teachers" providing precise phonics instruction and matched books.
- Pupils benefit from a "clearly sequenced and structured" curriculum that identifies important vocabulary and helps them remember learning over time.
- Attendance rates have improved, with leaders tracking absence carefully and working proactively with parents to develop "strong attendance habits."
- The personal development curriculum is built around "THRIVE values," helping support children’s emotional development and financial education.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the time and training to identify and address grammatical errors and poor handwriting in pupils’ writing work promptly.
- The school should ensure all staff use available information effectively to meet the needs of all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some currently do not receive adequate support.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 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
—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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