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Maple Primary School

Maple Primary School

St Albans, AL1 3SWPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

102%

Capacity

215

Pupils

5.2x

Demand

About Maple Primary School

Maple Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St Albans community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Maple Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shanti Johnson, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 731st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 40 in St Albans.

Maple Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 157 applications for 30 places, making it 5.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Maple Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Drama, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in St Albans, Maple Primary 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 3SW
HeadteacherShanti Johnson
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)5.6%
School Capacity215 / 210 (102% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)

731st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 10%

70th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 5%

9th of 40

In St Albans

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

85%

Expected Standard

15%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 109
Expected:91%
Higher:45%
Writing
Expected:88%
Higher:21%
MathsAvg Score: 110
Expected:94%
Higher:58%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +1%

'22/23

84%

'23/24

85%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryCricketDanceSwimmingRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubDramaChoirChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

157

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio5.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

36 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Primary School

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

Contact Information

01727859053www.maple.herts.sch.uk

Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans

St Albans, AL1 3SW

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Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans

St Albans, AL1 3SW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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