St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
About St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Derby that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. With 332 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is running slightly above its official limit, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 68 applications for just 42 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. Of those, 39 were first-preference applications, and all 39 received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.1%, which is below the national primary average of around 23% and suggests a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. The school serves children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Tammie McNamara. Its religious character as a Roman Catholic school will appeal to families seeking a faith-based education, though the oversubscription figures indicate demand extends well beyond the immediate Catholic community.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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