Alban City School
91%
Capacity
384
Pupils
4.1x
Demand
About Alban City School
Alban City School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St Albans community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 384 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Alban City School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gilly Stray, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 284th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 40 in St Albans.
Alban City School is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 43 places, making it 4.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alban City School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Dance, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St Albans, Alban City School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 7 Hatfield Road, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 3RR |
| Headteacher | Gilly Stray |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 384 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 384 / 420 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
284th of 13,686
Nationally
25th of 1,612
In East of England
2nd of 40
In St Albans
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
176
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alban City School
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Contact Information
7 Hatfield Road, St Albans
St Albans, AL1 3RR
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