The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Anna Page (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Markyate Village School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Markyate Village School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Markyate Village School and Nursery?
Markyate Village School and Nursery currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Markyate Village School and Nursery take?
Markyate Village School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Markyate Village School and Nursery?
Markyate Village School and Nursery is in St Albans, AL3 8PT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Markyate Village School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Markyate Village School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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