The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr John Ferguson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Marlborough Science Academy
Secondary · 837m away
Watling View School
Special school · 936m away
Mandeville Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Columba's College
Independent · 1.3km away
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Prae Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Peter's School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Albans School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Killigrew Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Killigrew Primary and Nursery School?
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School currently has 409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Killigrew Primary and Nursery School take?
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Killigrew Primary and Nursery School?
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School is in St Albans, AL2 3HD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Killigrew Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Killigrew Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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