St Peter's School
81%
Capacity
365
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Peter's School
St Peter's School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St Albans community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 365 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter's School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gillie Masterton, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2108th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 40 in St Albans.
St Peter's School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 51 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
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, St Peter's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 1HL |
| Headteacher | Gillie Masterton |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 365 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 365 / 450 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2108th of 13,686
Nationally
200th of 1,612
In East of England
19th of 40
In St Albans
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
77%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans
St Albans, AL1 1HL
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