St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
St Albans, AL3 4SJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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18th 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 curriculum support pupils who are already meeting the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend this close-knit, community-minded school” where they “behave exceptionally well” due to staff’s “unwaveringly high expectations.” The report describes a highly positive environment where pupils are “self-confident and self-assured” and achieve “exceptionally well” across all subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-structured” with “careful consideration of subject-specific vocabulary,” ensuring pupils “retain their learning over time.”
- Teachers are “well trained” and impart knowledge “expertly,” providing “tailored support” so that all pupils, including those with SEND, “achieve exceptionally well.”
- Pupils develop a “deep understanding of respect and empathy,” showing “mature attitudes” that create a “highly positive learning environment.”
- Early years staff provide “interesting learning opportunities” that leave children “extremely well prepared for their next learning stage.”
- Leaders and governors work proactively to ensure continuous improvement, including managing staff workload and adapting subjects to meet pupil needs.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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