The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Lisa Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSandringham School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Albans Girls' School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Bernards Heath Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandridge School's Ofsted rating?
Sandridge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandridge School?
Sandridge School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandridge School take?
Sandridge School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandridge School?
Sandridge School is in St Albans, AL4 9EB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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