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Abbots Langley School

Three Rivers, WD5 0BQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,240
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressParsonage Close, Abbots Langley, Three Rivers, WD5 0BQ
HeadteacherRebecca Negrello
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils415
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity415 / 480 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballSwimmingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Abbots Langley School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.