The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 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
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Finnegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Michael's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Albans School
Independent · 753m away
Muriel Green Nursery School
Nursery · 857m away
Prae Wood Primary School
Primary · 877m away
St Columba's College
Independent · 1.2km away
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Alban City School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 1.6km away
St Peter's School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans take?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans?
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is in St Albans, AL3 4SJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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