The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 384
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ALBAN CITY FREE SCHOOL LTD
- Head
- Mrs Gilly Stray
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaple Primary School
Primary · Very close
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Albans High School for Girls
Independent · 306m away
Loreto College
Secondary · 396m away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 632m away
Muriel Green Nursery School
Nursery · 634m away
St Albans School
Independent · 851m away
St Peter's School
Primary · 910m away
Questions parents ask
What is Alban City School's Ofsted rating?
Alban City School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alban City School?
Alban City School currently has 384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alban City School take?
Alban City School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alban City School?
Alban City School is in St Albans, AL1 3RR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alban City School have a sixth form?
No, Alban City School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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