The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alexandra Lindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mount Pleasant Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Garston Manor School
Special school · 1.2km away
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Francis Combe School and Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Future Academies Watford
Secondary · 1.2km away
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Stanborough Primary School
Independent · 2.3km away
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School?
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School take?
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School?
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School is in St Albans, AL2 3XA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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