St Helen's Church of England Primary School
St Albans, AL4 8AN · Hertfordshire · primary school
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122nd 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Helen's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include African drumming, choir, forest school, chess, fencing, table tennis, tennis, and street dance. Sports cover cricket, rugby, football, multi sports, athletics, rounders, and netball. Arts and music features include Joseph, Nativity, Young Voices, and the Royal Gala.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Helen’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school delivers a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils show a "high level of respect" and develop strong relationships with staff, feeling secure in their environment.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with clear routines in the early years helping children develop positive behaviours.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and use effective resources to teach engaging lessons.
- Reading is prioritised with consistent phonics teaching, allowing staff to quickly identify and support struggling readers.
- The school supports pupils with SEND very well, ensuring they can "successfully access the same curriculum as their peers."
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently check what pupils know during lessons, leading to gaps in knowledge when moving to new content.
- Assessment strategies are not always used effectively to inform teaching adaptations, meaning some pupils’ knowledge is "not as secure as it should be."
Safeguarding
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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