Abbots Langley School
About Abbots Langley School
Abbots Langley School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 415 children against a capacity of 480. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 163 applications for just 60 places, with 58 of those going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.72, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools and suggests a reasonably mixed socioeconomic intake. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are purely based on standard local authority criteria. With a nursery on site, it also offers a natural entry point for younger children, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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