The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans

Overview: Pupils relish attending this exceptionally happy school, where they know each day will be stimulating and varied. They achieve exceptionally well across the school's ambitious curriculum, and their behaviour is exemplary.

Strengths:

• Pupils are exceptionally happy and achieve exceptionally well across the school's ambitious curriculum.
• The school has a strong sense of family, with pupils welcoming and supporting each other.
• Pupils have a plethora of opportunities to develop their leadership skills, including through the school council.
• The school provides a broad range of activities to broaden pupils' knowledge of the world around them.
• Pupils are fully prepared to become active citizens, understanding the importance of diversity and how to make the world a better place.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.