Maple Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 3SW |
| Headteacher | Shanti Johnson |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
70th of 1,612
In East of England
9th of 40
In St Albans
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
157
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans
St Albans, AL1 3SW
Hall Place Gardens, Maple Primary School, St Albans
St Albans, AL1 3SW
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