The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
84%
Capacity
177
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the St Albans community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linda O'Melia, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 310th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 40 in St Albans.
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans is a popular choice with families — it received 116 applications for 30 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (93 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Visual Impairment, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Athletics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St Albans, The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Grove Road, St Albans, St Albans, AL1 1DQ |
| Headteacher | Linda O'Melia |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.0% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2025): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
310th of 13,686
Nationally
28th of 1,612
In East of England
3rd of 40
In St Albans
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
93 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
116
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
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Contact Information
Grove Road, St Albans
St Albans, AL1 1DQ
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