Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
About Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School in St Albans is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for ages 3 to 11 that is currently running very close to full capacity, with 409 pupils against a school capacity of 420. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of economic disadvantage: just 7. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is notably high. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 153 total applications for 60 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2. 55 applicants per place. Of those, 54 first-preference offers were made from 60 first-preference applications, meaning nearly all families who put it as their top choice secured a spot, but competition remains stiff. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled by Hertfordshire Local Authority on a standard primary criteria basis.
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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
18 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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