The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Gibbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTownsend Church of England School
Secondary · 341m away
Batchwood School
Special school · 628m away
St Albans Girls' School
Secondary · 722m away
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 802m away
Bernards Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Albans High School for Girls
Independent · 1.7km away
Muriel Green Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Margaret Wix Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Margaret Wix Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Margaret Wix Primary School?
Margaret Wix Primary School currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Margaret Wix Primary School take?
Margaret Wix Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Margaret Wix Primary School?
Margaret Wix Primary School is in St Albans, AL3 6EL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Margaret Wix Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Margaret Wix Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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