Windermere Primary School
URN: 117217 • St. Albans AL1 5QP
Overview
- Name
- Windermere Primary School
- URN
- 117217
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Gilliver (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727851176
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windermere Avenue, St. Albans AL1 5QP
Summary
Windermere Primary School is a community school located in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to 158 pupils with a capacity for 210. As a one-form entry school, it prioritises individual attention, allowing staff to tailor support and challenges to meet each child's unique needs. The school fosters a nurturing environment where children feel valued, promoting their academic, social, and emotional development.
The school’s ethos centres around creating a welcoming community that encourages curiosity and collaboration among students. Windermere aims to empower children to reach their full potential while developing positive relationships with peers and staff. The spacious grounds include two playgrounds, a kitchen garden, and an outdoor theatre, providing ample opportunities for outdoor learning and play.
Windermere Primary follows the admissions procedures set by Hertfordshire Education Authority, welcoming visits from prospective families. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting new pupils during their transition into Reception, ensuring a smooth start to their educational journey.
The school’s ethos centres around creating a welcoming community that encourages curiosity and collaboration among students. Windermere aims to empower children to reach their full potential while developing positive relationships with peers and staff. The spacious grounds include two playgrounds, a kitchen garden, and an outdoor theatre, providing ample opportunities for outdoor learning and play.
Windermere Primary follows the admissions procedures set by Hertfordshire Education Authority, welcoming visits from prospective families. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting new pupils during their transition into Reception, ensuring a smooth start to their educational journey.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Windermere Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (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
- 158
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 34.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 79 | 79 | 210 | 34.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 86 | 91 | 210 | 29.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 182 | 97 | 85 | 210 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 182 | 97 | 85 | 210 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 105 | 99 | 210 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 109 | 95 | 210 | 17.20 |
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