The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 1% 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
37%
+29.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 0.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Bridle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Sandringham School
Secondary · 489m away
Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Primary · 697m away
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 697m away
Oakwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Beaumont School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sandridge School
Primary · 1.5km away
Verulam School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Skyswood Primary & Nursery School?
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skyswood Primary & Nursery School take?
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Skyswood Primary & Nursery School?
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School is in St Albans, AL4 9RS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skyswood Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Skyswood Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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