St Peter's School
St Albans, AL1 1HL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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98th 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the KS1 and KS2 Choirs, Girls Football Club, Calm Club, Outdoor Learners, Paws & Play, Orienteering, String Orchestra, and Ukulele. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 392 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the Calm Club? How are places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's School
Overview
St Peter’s School continues to be a good school, characterised by ‘positive, caring and inclusive’ values that permeate every area of provision. Pupils enjoy high-quality pastoral support, feel safe, and maintain respectful, trusting relationships with staff. The school fosters an ambitious environment where pupils are motivated to try their best and behave well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and well-planned’, adapted to ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can access it and progress.
- Teachers possess ‘expert subject knowledge’ and use it to break down difficult concepts, helping pupils’ knowledge build ‘step by step’.
- Reading is a high priority; teachers deliver the phonics programme ‘skilfully’, ensuring pupils become ‘fluent and accurate readers’.
- Pupils’ wider development is a strength, with many taking on leadership roles and participating in a ‘wide variety of after-school clubs’.
- Parents are ‘very supportive of the school’, particularly those of pupils with SEND and children in the Reception class.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils without SEND is of ‘variable quality’, as some adults lack the necessary knowledge and skills, risking pupils not making as much progress as they are capable of.
- The standard of work in pupils’ books is variable, with some being ‘untidy and messy’ and basic errors not routinely picked up, meaning pupils continue to make the same mistakes.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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