The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 6% 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Gillie Masterton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Albans Independent College
Independent · 302m away
Loreto College
Secondary · 816m away
St Albans School
Independent · 876m away
Alban City School
Primary · 910m away
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 993m away
Maple Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Mandeville Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's School?
St Peter's School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's School take?
St Peter's School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's School?
St Peter's School is in St Albans, AL1 1HL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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