Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
URN: 117141 • St Albans AL3 5NL
Overview
- Name
- Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
- URN
- 117141
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keith Smithard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727849700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Etna Road, St Albans AL3 5NL
Summary
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School is a community primary school located in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire. With a current enrolment of 188 pupils and a capacity for 210, the school fosters a welcoming environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and caring among its students. The Headteacher, Keith Smithard, emphasizes the positive atmosphere and strong sense of community that characterizes the school.
The curriculum at Aboyne Lodge is designed to engage students actively in their learning, promoting problem-solving and innovative thinking. The school places a significant focus on sustainability, with an eco-team dedicated to enhancing the school environment and raising awareness about environmental responsibility. Additionally, the school council plays a vital role in shaping school policies and initiatives, ensuring that students have a voice in their education.
Aboyne Lodge has been recognized for its educational excellence, being listed among the Top 500 State Primary Schools in England in 2024. The school warmly welcomes visitors and encourages prospective families to explore its enriching educational offerings. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Aboyne Lodge is designed to engage students actively in their learning, promoting problem-solving and innovative thinking. The school places a significant focus on sustainability, with an eco-team dedicated to enhancing the school environment and raising awareness about environmental responsibility. Additionally, the school council plays a vital role in shaping school policies and initiatives, ensuring that students have a voice in their education.
Aboyne Lodge has been recognized for its educational excellence, being listed among the Top 500 State Primary Schools in England in 2024. The school warmly welcomes visitors and encourages prospective families to explore its enriching educational offerings. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- GOVERNOR MINUTES (governance)
- GOVERNORS (governance)
- SEND in the curriculum (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- ALSA EVENTS (calendar)
- SCHOOL EVENTS (calendar)
- 01727 849700 (other)
- HOME (other)
- SCHOOL POLICIES (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 188
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 188 | 94 | 94 | 210 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 187 | 95 | 92 | 210 | 8.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 95 | 106 | 210 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 95 | 106 | 210 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 103 | 102 | 210 | 3.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 109 | 104 | 210 | 3.00 |
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