The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
18% 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 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 27.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cathy Longhurst (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mandeville Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatling View School
Special school · Very close
The Marlborough Science Academy
Secondary · 641m away
St Columba's College
Independent · 997m away
St Peter's School
Primary · 1.1km away
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 1.4km away
St Albans School
Independent · 1.6km away
Prae Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mandeville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mandeville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mandeville Primary School?
Mandeville Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mandeville Primary School take?
Mandeville Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mandeville Primary School?
Mandeville Primary School is in St Albans, AL1 2LE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mandeville Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mandeville Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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