Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DW · Hertfordshire · primary school
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281st 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as proud of their school, where values such as "kindness, resilience and inclusion" shape warm and respectful relationships. The report highlights a "culture of ambition for all," with pupils working hard to meet high expectations and increasingly achieving well. Overall, the school provides a calm, purposeful environment where safeguarding is effective and personal development is extensive.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "precise" in most subjects and the early years, helping pupils build a "secure body of knowledge gradually."
- Staff deliver the curriculum "confidently," using strategies to help pupils revisit and build on prior knowledge in "fun and memorable" ways.
- Reading is a "high priority," with daily phonics lessons enabling most pupils to become "fluent readers by the end of Year 2."
- The school provides "appropriate provision" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including a bespoke curriculum for those with complex needs.
- Pupils benefit from an "extensive outdoor environment" and opportunities to take on leadership roles, fostering a "strong sense of belonging."
Areas to improve
- Staff should use assessment "effectively and consistently" to identify and address gaps in understanding, ensuring all pupils progress as well as possible.
- The school must complete curriculum mapping in a "small number of subjects" where the purpose of learning is not yet clear, so pupils learn equally well across the curriculum.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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