The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Joyce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Alexander Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1JG
Rural setting
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Windermere Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cunningham Hill Junior School
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Cunningham Hill Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Camp Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is London Colney Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
London Colney Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend London Colney Primary & Nursery School?
London Colney Primary & Nursery School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does London Colney Primary & Nursery School take?
London Colney Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is London Colney Primary & Nursery School?
London Colney Primary & Nursery School is in St Albans, AL2 1JG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does London Colney Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, London Colney Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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